Rethinking Urban Tax Policy Through Land Value Taxation

Robert Inman, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Finance, discusses how land value taxation, inspired by economist Henry George and successfully implemented in cities like Pittsburgh, could provide New York City with a more sustainable way to raise revenue without discouraging investment, housing development, or business growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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