Welcome to Just Economics, LLC

Markets are not perfect, and they cannot solve every problem. But they are extremely powerful and when governments reshape them to serve a public purpose, they can have a tremendous impact.

--David Osborne, "Ten Ways to Turn D.C. Around,"
The Washington Post Magazine, 12/19/90

Just Economics specializes in helping clients re-engineer taxes, fees and regulations so that:

Incentives embedded in taxes, fees and regulations encourage the private sector to create jobs, affordable housing, transportation efficiency and sustainable economic development;
Needed public revenues are obtained; and
Government sustainability, efficiency and competitiveness are enhanced.

With more than 25 years of experience, Just Economics helps clients harmonize economic incentives with public policy objectives. We can help you:

Reduce blight by putting vacant and boarded-up properties back into use;
Enhance business and employment opportunities;
Fund transit and other public infrastructure;
Reduce Parking & Traffic Congestion;
Enhance housing affordability;
Enhance the environment; and
Reduce sprawl.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

American Planning Association, PA Chapter : Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Oct 3-5 -- Toward Sustainable Infrastructure

Articles of Interest

"Retooling Property Taxes: How Re-Engineering the Property Tax Can Be Successful" by Walter Rybeck for PM Magazine (published by ICMA), March 2010 issue, page 6

Recent Projects

Retooling Property Taxes: 4-minute video for PM Magazine website (ICMA).

Recent Speaking Engagements

Innovations in Pricing of Transportation Systems: Orlando, Florida

May 13-14 – User Fees for the Invisible User

MetroRail 2010 Conference: London, England

March 22nd – Exploring Funding Through Real Estate Development
March 22nd - Potential & Scope for Non-Fare Revenue

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