Enrico Rubolino
Does Informality Deter Tax Progressivity? Evidence from the ‘Ghost Buildings’ Program Enrico Rubolino Video Interview Research Blog
Does Informality Deter Tax Progressivity? Evidence from the ‘Ghost Buildings’ Program Enrico Rubolino Video Interview Research Blog
The California Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program: Evaluating the Use of Cap-and-Trade Funds to Promote Climate Mitigation and Adaptation. Thomas Daniels, Ph.D. Video Interview Research Blog Full Research
Ground Rules: Land Use Incentives for Inclusive and Sustainable Cities Jonathan Lamb Video Interview Research Blog Full Research
Corprate Ownership of Small Residential Properties Eric Seymour Video Interview Research Blog Full Research
By Vernon K. Walker Have you ever noticed an abandoned home or a dilapidated commercial building in your neighborhood? Most cities in the United States are riddled with properties that land speculators are holding until their value increases. It is the people who live in… Read More »Land Valuation Tax Advocacy Efforts in Minnesota
Taxes influence behavior. When you tax cigarettes and alcohol, people are less likely to buy them. When you tax property and buildings, people are less likely to invest in improving current properties and developing new ones. This leads to run-down buildings, empty lots and underutilized… Read More »How Land Value Taxes Could Promote Fairer Taxes
Significant legal cases and corporate actions have recently drawn attention to monopolistic practices, raising the importance of antitrust issues within the public discourse. From the recent court ruling deeming Google a monopoly to ongoing concerns about the potential merger of grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger,… Read More »Antitrust and Anti-Monopoly: An Exploration of Historical Context and Contemporary Relevance
In recent years, cities around the U.S. have been grappling with a crisis in housing supply and affordability due a multitude of challenges, including rising costs and barriers to developing more housing. Innovative solutions and models of taxation such as land value taxes and collective… Read More »An Explainer and Case Study on Municipal Land Trusts featuring the Upper Harbor Redevelopment in Minneapolis, Minnesota
It’s a tough time to be a home buyer in today’s housing market. Housing shortages continue, and interest rates on mortgages are about double what they were two years ago. In June 2024, the average was 6.95% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 6.17% for… Read More »Land Value Tax and Mortgages
Southern Brazil has suffered five extra tropical cyclones in the last 12 months, but the most recent disaster has caused flooding which led to immense devastation to everything from farms, infrastructure to homes. Southern Brazil is currently experiencing the effects of an especially strong El… Read More »Southern Brazil Faces Unprecedented Flooding: The Impact on Lives and Infrastructure