Progress and Poverty
Full and Fine Text of 1880 Edition (Illustrated)
by:
Henry George
in:
Social Theory
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Land as Wealth: Henry George views land and natural resources as the main sources of wealth, which should be shared by all. Private land ownership creates wealth inequality.
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