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• Jeffery J. Smith     ... It would, since land value is the big
part of derivatives and not a small part of stocks. Also, debt
determines a currency s value and most debt is     Message 1 of
212 , Feb 10, 2010     View Source     On Feb 10, 2010, at 4:16
PM, DavidH wrote:      1) Say that Georgist policies with
respect to land were to somehow become instituted nationwide in
the U.S. (to start with). Would this tend to rein in speculation
in other areas such as commodities, stocks, and currencies?
It would, since land value is the big part of derivatives and
not a small part of stocks. Also, debt determines a currency's
value and most debt is mortgage. And finally, commodities are
wasted and have an inflated demand where land is wasted; use
land efficiently (post land dues) and conserve commodities.
If not, what other reforms would be necessary?      Throw rich
people in jail when they lie in business, as when Goldman Sachs
both sold