Urban economists and policymakers debate land value taxes but lack accessible tools to simulate their impact. A web app could let users adjust tax rates and see projected effects on housing prices, government revenue, and inequality. Municipal governments and think tanks would pay for premium features like city-specific datasets. Start with a basic calculator using generic city data. The biggest risk is oversimplifying complex economic systems.
Georgist land value tax calculator
Build a tool that models the economic impact of land value taxes for policymakers and urban planners. Show how different rates affect housing affordability and public revenue.
Why now
Georgism is gaining attention as cities struggle with housing crises, and this post shows renewed interest in alternative tax systems.
- Who for
- Urban policymakers and economists
- Business model
- Premium data and consulting
- Effort
- A few months
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