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Update: More reports about the advantages of land value tax
Robert Schalkenbach Foundation have produced a Primer on Land Value Tax. While focused on Colorado, the principles apply everywhere. Also, an extensive review of research literature about LVT has been posted here. Among the topics covered are effects on sprawl/infill, housing supply, business formation, environment, tax compliance, inequality, and rents.
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An approach to Israel/Palestine coexistence
Back in 2015, the late economist Fred Foldvary proposed a possible means to achieve peace in Israel and Palestinian territory. The reasoning behind “A Confederation of New Canaan” remains valid even as the stakes seem to have risen. It’s fully described here. The Israel Palestinian Confederation is an active group working toward this remedy. Perhaps…
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At the NCSL “Legislative Summit” 2016
Public Revenue Education Council is again representing advocates of the land value tax (LVT) at the 2016 “Legislative Summit” of the National Council of State Legislatures. Legislators and their staffs have a lot of concerns, but for most, two of the top priorities are economic development and tax revenue. At our Booth 505 in the…