Akhil Patel
Analyst and forecaster who applies the 18-year land cycle to global markets, author of 'The Secret Wealth Advantage.'
Overview
Akhil Patel is a British economic analyst and forecaster who has built on the work of Fred Harrison and Fred Foldvary to apply the 18-year land cycle to global financial markets through his Property Sharemarket Economics work.
Contribution
Patel's framework integrates land values, credit, and equity markets into a single cyclical model rooted in the Georgist analysis of land speculation. His book The Secret Wealth Advantage (2023) presents the cycle to a general investor audience, arguing that the recurring rhythm of land booms and busts is both predictable and rooted in the failure to tax land rent. He has been a notable popular voice forecasting the timing of the current cycle.
Significance
Patel represents the practitioner/forecasting strand of the Georgist tradition — using the land cycle not only as social critique but as an analytical tool for understanding macro and market turning points.
See Also
Sources
- Akhil Patel (2023), The Secret Wealth Advantage: How You Can Profit from the Economy's Hidden Cycle (book).