The debate about repatriation moves up and down in relation to other political questions. I think what it's doing is taking advantage of a moment in the debate over museums, says Lord Tebbit. And often, if you can't mount the case for the museum, "can you mind case for a museum?" he asks. 'I don't know if it will happen'
Should the British Museum return the Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon in Athens about 200 years ago? What should be the purpose of museums, education or social justice? Listen as Tiffany Jenkins, author of Keeping Their Marbles, discusses these questions and more with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.