About Unitism^®

Unitism^® focuses on tri-factor economics, in which land or nature is recognized as a distinctive factor of production alongside labor and capital. This factor yields a unique form of income called economic rent — a form of wealth in the community that is distinct from labor or capital income.

Since economic rent is the collective result of all individual actors and entities in the productive economy, we study the economic and ethical theory that as much of it as possible should be used for the benefit of the community rather than captured privately.

This approach recognizes that the value of land and natural resources is created collectively by society, not by individual landowners. Therefore, capturing economic rent for public benefit can reduce inequality, fund public services, and create more just and sustainable economic systems.

Martin Adams is a systems thinker, software engineer, and author of "Land: A New Paradigm for a Thriving World". His work explores how economies can function fairly and sustainably by uncovering the patterns that make living systems thrive.

After studying business and finance, Martin chose not to pursue a career on Wall Street. Instead, he set out to understand why so many people struggle while wealth keeps concentrating in fewer hands. Through years of research and real-world experiences with community projects, he found that much of this imbalance comes from people extracting income from the value of land and other shared resources — value created by society and nature, not by individual effort.

Building on the insights of classical economists such as Henry George and other reformers who studied land, value, and justice, Martin’s work brings these timeless ideas into the modern era. He explains in simple, practical terms how changing the way we manage land and natural wealth could reduce inequality, lower housing costs, and help the planet recover — while turbocharging productivity and innovation.