Progress in Poverty
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Henry George's 'Progress and Poverty' investigates the paradox of persistent poverty amidst economic and technological advancement.
George argues that land speculation drives inequality and economic instability.
His solution is a single tax on land value, which he believes would redistribute wealth and promote social justice.
The book critiques the concentration of land ownership and its impact on wages and opportunity.
George's ideas influenced progressive movements and land reform policies worldwide.
'Progress and Poverty' remains a seminal work in the study of land economics and social inequality.
George argues that land speculation drives inequality and economic instability.
His solution is a single tax on land value, which he believes would redistribute wealth and promote social justice.
The book critiques the concentration of land ownership and its impact on wages and opportunity.
George's ideas influenced progressive movements and land reform policies worldwide.
'Progress and Poverty' remains a seminal work in the study of land economics and social inequality.
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