TinyLVT: Solving Resource Hogging with 19th-Century Economic Theory

Can a 19th-century economic idea fix modern resource-sharing headaches? TinyLVT is a web app that applies Henry George's legendary philosophy to help communities auction shared tools or spaces and split the proceeds fairly among members.

The TinyLVT Community Resource Auction Model

The app is built on the concept of the single tax. In Georgist economics, the value of land—or any limited shared resource—belongs to everyone. When someone occupies a resource, they pay a "tax" representing its value. TinyLVT automates this by letting users bid for time slots, then redistributing that "rent" back to the whole community.

Why Henry George's Ideas Matter in 2026

Traditional sharing models often suffer from inefficiency or "squatting." By using a market-based auction, TinyLVT ensures that those who value the resource most get to use it, while the community is compensated for the lack of access. It's a win-win that turns private gain into public benefit.