A Libertarian Framework for Indian Rights

Abstract

This dissertation outlines a new vision for Indian rights, drawing from the fields of libertarian political philosophy and critical race legal theory. The goal is to develop a framework for federal Indian policy that provides for a true realization of tribal self-determinaion, that maximizes the liberty interests of American Indians, and that promotes lasting economic development in Indian Country.

Keywords: American Indian, Native American, Libertarian, Critical, Critical Race Theory, Tribal Self-Determination

JEL Classification: Z10