Progress and Poverty

Henry George

The book examines the paradoxical increase in wealth alongside pervasive poverty during the industrial era, attributing this to the monopolization of land. It proposes a single tax on land value as a solution to redistribute wealth and eliminate inequality.

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Progress and Poverty

Henry George

The book examines the paradoxical increase in wealth alongside persistent poverty, arguing that land speculation and monopolies lead to unequal wealth distribution. It proposes a single tax on land value as a solution to social and economic inequalities.

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Progress and Poverty

Full and Fine Text of 1880 Edition (Illustrated)

Henry George

The book presents a critical examination of the economic inequalities that arise from the private ownership of land, arguing that this system leads to wealth disparity and societal stagnation. It proposes a single tax on land value as a solution to alleviate poverty and promote social and economic progress.

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