unearned increment
unearned increment
un′earned in′crement
n.
| Noun | 1. | unearned increment - an unearned rise in the market value of property resulting from general market factors |
| 单词 | unearned increment | |||
| 释义 | unearned incrementunearned incrementun′earned in′crementn.
unearned incrementUnearned Incrementunearned incrementThe amount by which land increases in value because of generally improving conditions in the area,not because of any particular efforts by the property owner.The concept is important to a social theory made popular in the late 1800s by American journalist Henry George, but which still maintains broad appeal.Proponents,often called “Georgists”support the return of the unearned increment to society,in the form of large taxes on that portion of the increase in value of real estate.The concept is diametrically opposed to the current system of long-term capital gains tax breaks,which allow a property owner to retain more of the unearned increment,not less. unearned increment
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