| − | '''Private property''' means assets that can be acquired, transferred and controlled by persons rather than [[government]], such as [[land]], [[house]]s, [[chattel]]s, and [[goods]]. It is characterized by an individual or corporate entity with absolute dominion over the [[property]]. Private property, in the [[United States of America]], is [[constitution]]ally protected by [[state]] and [[federal]] constitution (see: [[Fifth Amendment]]) | + | '''Private property''' means assets that can be acquired, transferred and controlled by persons rather than [[government]], such as [[land]], [[house]]s, [[goods]], income producing assets, etc. It is characterized by an individual or corporate entity with absolute dominion over the [[property]]. Private property, in the [[United States of America]], is [[constitution]]ally protected by [[state]] and [[federal]] constitution (see: [[Fifth Amendment]]) |
| − | Private property is one of three major forms of ownership. The other two are [[collective property]] and [[common property]]. In Marxism, private property is viewed differently due to its social impact. This means that for property that is not within the scope of the means of production, it is considered [[Personal property]]. | + | Private property is one of three major forms of ownership. The other two are [[collective property]] and [[common property]]. In Marxism, private property refers only to [[chattel]], i.e. the clothes on you back. |