""Significant Paragraphs from Henry George's Progress and Poverty"" is a collection of excerpts from Henry George's influential work on economics and social justice, ""Progress and Poverty."" George's book, originally published in 1879, argued that poverty and inequality were not inevitable consequences of economic progress, but rather the result of an unjust system of land ownership and taxation.The book is organized thematically, with sections on topics such as the nature of wealth, the role of government in the economy, ...
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""Significant Paragraphs from Henry George's Progress and Poverty"" is a collection of excerpts from Henry George's influential work on economics and social justice, ""Progress and Poverty."" George's book, originally published in 1879, argued that poverty and inequality were not inevitable consequences of economic progress, but rather the result of an unjust system of land ownership and taxation.The book is organized thematically, with sections on topics such as the nature of wealth, the role of government in the economy, and the relationship between poverty and progress. Each excerpt is accompanied by a brief introduction and analysis, providing context and insight into George's ideas.Throughout the book, George argues that the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few is not only morally wrong, but also economically inefficient. He proposes a system of land taxation that would encourage the productive use of land and prevent the accumulation of unearned wealth.""Significant Paragraphs from Henry George's Progress and Poverty"" offers a concise introduction to George's ideas for readers who may not have the time or inclination to read the full text of ""Progress and Poverty."" It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in economics, social justice, and the history of economic thought.1928. Dewey writes: There have been economists of great repute who in their pretension to be scientific have ignored the most significant elements in human nature. There have been others who were emotionally stirred by social ills and who proposed glowing schemes of betterment, but who passed lightly over facts. It is the thorough fusion of insight into actual facts and forces, with recognition of their bearing upon what makes human life worth living, that constitutes Henry George one of the world's great social philosophers. Contents: The Problem; Poverty Not Due to Overpopulation; Land Rent Grows as Community Develops; Land Speculation Causes Reduced Wages; The Basic Cause of Poverty; The Remedy; Simplicity of Method of Introducing Remedy; Why a Land-Value Tax Is Better Than an Equal Tax on all Property; Alleged Difficulty of Distinguishing Land from Improvements; Effect of Remedy upon Wealth Production; Effect of Remedy upon the Sharing of Wealth; Effect of Remedy upon Various Economic Classes; Effect of Remedy Upon Social Ideals; Liberty and Equality of Opportunity; and The Cross of a New Crusade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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