Significant Paragraphs From Henry George's Progress and Poverty - Softcover

Significant Paragraphs From Henry George's Progress and Poverty

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Significant Paragraphs From Henry George's Progress and Poverty' presents the core arguments and philosophical insights of one of the most influential economic treatises of the nineteenth century. Henry George's work seeks to answer a fundamental paradox: why does poverty deepen as industrial progress and wealth increase This curated selection distills George's complex theories into its most impactful passages, focusing on his diagnosis of economic inequality and his proposed solution-the taxation of land values.Through these selected excerpts, readers can explore George's views on the nature of rent, the relationship between labor and capital, and the societal impact of private land ownership. His eloquent prose argues that the privatization of land is the primary cause of industrial depressions and the widening gap between the rich and the poor. By advocating for a single tax on land, George envisioned a society where the benefits of progress are shared more equitably among all citizens.This collection serves as an essential introduction to Georgian economic thought, offering a concise look at the ideas that sparked a global movement for social justice and land reform. It remains a vital resource for students of political economy, history, and social philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025984377

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