
Does Georgism Work? Is Land Really A Big Deal?
Astral Codex Ten Podcast
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Lincoln Post, Just the Land
In two thousand four n the developable land in avoda commes on manhattan island alone was estimated to be worth about one point seven four trillion dollars, according to bar smith and cilcane. This is because of increased demand for land near large population centres and areas with significant economic activity and commerce. You can run spot check by going on zilo or red fin lincoln post in a major city like new york or san francisco. First search for a vacant lot for sale in the heart of downtown and note the asking price. Then look for a similarly sized lot with a building on it that has sold within the last few years, situated next to an empty lot
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