Evaluating the Effectiveness of Property Right Enforcement
A technology company plans to build a new research facility that requires a high level of security to protect its innovations. The company is considering two locations, Town A and Town B. Both towns have laws that recognize an owner's right to prevent others from entering or using their property. However, the enforcement of these laws differs significantly:
- Town A: The local authorities are understaffed and rarely penalize individuals who trespass on private property. When penalties are issued, they are minor and inconsistently applied.
- Town B: The local authorities actively patrol private areas and consistently impose substantial penalties on any individual found trespassing.
Based on the principle that the state's power to penalize violators is what makes an owner's claim to their property effective, which town offers a more secure environment for the company's new facility? Justify your decision by evaluating the strength of the owner's ability to exclude others in each town.
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