Eye Openers
The following articles serve as a good introduction to an economic system that is neither left or right wing. All it aims to do is to ensure that those who work hard get a just reward.
From public infrastructure funding to speculation to the truth behind the game of Monopoly, they all show a unique insight into the role society itself plays in the economy.
For most it takes time to realise the depth and bredth of such an all encompassing policy. We call this realisation “Seeing the Cat”. We have numerous email groups you can join to continue your online studies. Email for more details.
We have a number of groups documenting the fact that community development naturally adds value to land. Much of the evidence dates over longer cycles than the average 8-10 year economic cycle. We must do this to consider the true ‘big picture’. For those who have specific issues of interest, make sure you check our FAQ.
- A summary of recent economic policy changes - See economic policy changes for what they are.
- The Taxable Capacity of Australian Resources (PDF 905KB) -
Terry Dwyer (ANU) systematically spells out why this system is theoretically possible and where this system has worked. - The Elected Representative’s Guide to Site Revenue for Public Finance (PDF 171KB) by Lev Lafayette - analysing the efficiency of Site Rating over CIV taxation.
- Victoria’s Municipal Rating System - AIUS Report (PDF 2.03M) -
Phil Anderson’s landmark report, delving into the heart of the controversial Council Rating issue. A must read. - Land Values Research Group - A wealth of data to prove that the shifting of taxation off labour and onto resources is financially viable, with evidence going back to 1943. Check ‘Collapsing Economies’ by Bryan Kavanagh.
- Site Rating Defence - A substantive collection of evidence from a vast number of regions alerting to the importance of the Site Rating of land values.