Progress and Poverty the robert schalkenbach foundation [Hardcover] Henry George

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Published 1936. Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Henry George’s seminal work “Progress and Poverty” offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and social theories that sparked the modern land value taxation movement. Published by the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, a leading advocate for George’s “single tax” philosophy, this edition bears witness to the enduring impact of George’s ideas on economic thought and policy debates. First published in 1879, “Progress and Poverty” challenged the conventional wisdom of the time by arguing that the private ownership of land was the root cause of poverty and inequality. George’s radical proposal to tax land values and abolish other forms of taxation sparked intense debates and influenced a diverse array of thinkers, from socialists to classical liberals. This copy, with its sturdy binding and clean pages, invites readers to immerse themselves in George’s provocative analysis and his vision for a more equitable distribution of wealth. Collectors and students of economic thought will appreciate the opportunity to engage with this pivotal work in its historical context.