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Land Value Tax

A levy on the unimproved value of land, assessed independently of any buildings or improvements. Widely regarded by economists as the least distortionary tax.

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Essays on land, tax, and the economics of a fair society.

Land Value Tax

Type I Civilization Issues

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U.S. Government Voiding the First Amendment

The Conservation of the Laws of Science

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Critics Want Other Stats: Why Not Rents?

At This Tipping Point, Can We Back Off?

Unreasoned Induction

Teach Natural Law

Privilege versus Detriment

Ruffling More Than Feathers

When to Preserve? When to Develop?

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