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The "Coffee Cart Ban" case presents a conflict between individual economic liberty and the power of a community to define its environment. At the center of the debate is a small business owner—the coffee cart vendor—and a local university or municipal body seeking to remove them. This paper analyzes the situation through the lenses of Libertarian rights and Utilitarian outcomes. The Libertarian Argument: Individual Rights [S4E10] Coffee Cart Ban

☕ : The debate shifts from "Is the coffee good?" to "Who owns the sidewalk?" If you'd like to focus on a different

Utilitarians evaluate the ban based on the "utility" or happiness it produces for the entire community. The Libertarian Argument: Individual Rights ☕ : The

: The community may argue that the cart creates "negative externalities," such as sidewalk congestion, litter, or an "eyesore" that diminishes the quality of life for the majority.

: If the vendor is on public land, who truly "owns" the space? Does the government act as a landlord or a neutral protector of rights? Conclusion