Tuesday 29th: Two Sesssions


Introductions


Session 1. Why Land Matters to an Economist


Preliminary discussion: Why land matters


Has anybody ever owned land?

Has anybody ever used land?

Why is it the most important resource in the economy?


Presentation as far as slide 7


Discussion in groups: land ownership and reform in your country


Share points from discussion


Bioregional Mapping


Session 2. Land Value Tax


Presentation: introduction to Land Value Tax


Show the short film by Yoni Higgsmith


Debate the advantages and disadvantages of land tax