Value of Land Reserves in the Global Economy

Traditionally, reserves such as gold and, more recently, Bitcoin have been regarded as stores of value, held by individuals and nations alike as hedges against uncertainty. Gold, a tangible asset mined from the earth, and Bitcoin, a digital asset emerging from decentralized blockchain technology, have captivated the world's imagination as symbols of stability and speculation. However, an often-overlooked reserve is the land beneath our feet—an enduring, intrinsic asset that has underpinned human survival and economic growth for millennia. In this chapter, we argue for the re-evaluation of land reserves, particularly in key regions like the United States, Brazil, China, and Europe. By examining their agricultural value and their emerging potential as carbon sinks, we can position land as a modern reserve that rivals, and in some cases surpasses, the significance of Bitcoin and gold.

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