Well-known and widely respected economists, political scientists and social thinkers
examine Henry George’s philosophies in today’s society and economy

SMART TALK

March 19, 2019
Land Value Return and Recycle – A Georgist formula for self-sustaining urban infrastructure

In this edition of Smart Talk, Joshua Vincent speaks with Rick Rybeck, Director of Just Economics LLC about Land Value Return and Recycling, a policy tool that helps communities recover and reinvest increases in land values resulting from publicly funded infrastructure. The lively conversation reveals the dysfunctions and inefficiencies in our existing funding mechanisms, and stresses the case for LVRR, a proven device for sustainable urban growth and financially self-sustaining infrastructure.