The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Easterly is the author of three books, and his fourth book, “Violent Saviors: The West’s Conquest of the Rest,” will be released on Nov. 4.

Our Executive Director, Dr. Josie Faass, joined a packed panel on how Land Value Taxation (LVT) can reshape communities by driving reinvestment, infill, and adaptive reuse, and the timing couldn’t be better.

New PPI-supported research shows how water rights in Phoenix are shaping development decisions—with lessons for cities everywhere.

Watch our interview and explore his article and research report to see how these shadow institutions are benefiting a few at the expense of many.

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With support from the Progress and Poverty Institute’s Grant Program, University of Chicago Postdoctoral Scholar Francesco Ruggieri built the first-ever national dataset of these districts. His research shows how they quietly inflate property tax bills while dodging accountability.

Special purpose districts—tiny taxing entities created by small groups of vocal activists—are used to fund everything from mosquito abatement to capital projects, and they often tax people outside the areas that actually benefit, increasing bills in the process.

Tomorrow, PPI will recognize "100 years of Progress" with a virtual celebration starting at 7:30pm eastern. If you haven't already done so, you can register for the event here.

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