Problems in the Reform of Land Tenure

Abstract

Tha PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES of inducing land tenure reforms such as Land Value Taxation are enormous. Fundamental changes in land tenure or tax structure can have a great revitalizing effect throughout a whole national, or even indeed international, economy. But they can also cause great dislocation of and disturbances to individuals, industries, and government agencies well adjusted to old patterns. Usually major reform movements can progress rapidly only when some disaster or slump creates a general dissatisfaction and desire for a clean sweep and a fresh new approach.