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John Freebairn: Treasurers Can’t Sell Reform
The transcript from John Freebairn's presentation at the 123rd annual Henry George Commemorative dinner. John Freebairn: Thank you Andy and Karl, ladies and gentlemen. So what I want to do today, tonight I guess, is make the argument why do we need to reform...
Henry George—A Radical American Original
Henry George has been called the most original American economic thinker of the 19th Century. He was a radical whose theories vied with those of Karl Marx for the allegiance of working people and thelabor movement. He spearheaded a wildly popular movement that at...
E.J. Craigie Writing Award winner – Catherine Cashmore
Some years ago, Prosper made a deliberate decision to join Australia’s economic debate, to advocate reform and contest poor policy wherever it rears its ugly head. To further this, we are proud to institute the E. J. Craigie Writing Award for the best Georgist article...
Freebairn: engaging States in tax reform
Press Release Last night Professor John Freebairn gave a passionate speech at the 123rd Annual Henry George Commemorative Dinner, on the difficulty of meaningful tax reform. “The problem is we don't have a Paul Keating or a Peter Costello who is willing to spend a...
Economic rents must become part of the public discourse
An economics professor planned to live without acknowledging land.
He would have succeeded but found that he needed food, clothing and somewhere to stand.
Cost-Shifting Stamp Duty – Onto You
If taxpayers are to endure the upset of tax reform, then the change should be to best practice – the tax bases economists have identified as causing the least harm.
An unfair advantage
Letters to the Editor The Age 25/08/2014 The seemingly inevitable slide towards the haves and the have-nots in home ownership is inevitable if nothing changes. Our approach to funding the needs of the state encourages and disproportionately rewards speculative...
Petition for Genuine Housing Reform
A Petition by Rational Radical Hi, my name is Matt, and I'm one of many young Australians currently locked out of home ownership by record high prices. My friends know me as very vocal and frequently angry about housing affordability issues. Well the latest...
Introductory Remarks to the House of Representatives economics committee inquiry into Home Ownership Friday 14 August 2015
David Collyer and Catherine Cashmore for Prosper Australia Introductory Remarks to the House of Representatives economics committee inquiry into Home Ownership Friday 14 August 2015 _____ Thank you for allowing us the time to speak today. Some background to our...
Evolving Economics Engagement
Evolving Economics is our fortnightly enews on upcoming events, current news and commentary. Join here. Having trouble reading this newsletter? View it online. The enews of Prosper & Earthsharing Australia august 2014 Prof. John Freebairn will present on state...
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