George Henry Bücher

First published in 1879, this was 19th-century America's bestselling book (aside from the Bible), and it was the most popular work on economics ever published anywhere. Author Henry George proposes a "single tax" that would tax the value of land as a source of public revenue. His ideas were fundamental to America's Progressive Era from the 1890s through the 1920s, and they influenced many major political figures.

In this concise text, the distinguished American philosopher John Dewey compiled excerpts from the massive Progress and Poverty to provide those unfamiliar with Henry George's work with the essence of the author's thinking on economics. In his Foreword, Dewey noted, "It would require less than the fingers of the two hands to enumerate those who from Plato down rank with [George]. No man, no graduate of a higher educational institution, has a right to regard himself as an educated man in social thought unless he has some first-hand acquaintance with the theoretical contribution of this great American thinker." Fifteen brief chapters feature passages from George's highly influential book and examine why poverty persists throughout periods of economic and technological progress as well as the basis for economic cycles of boom and bust.

Exploring the causes of industrial depressions and the paradox of growing wealth alongside increasing poverty, this comprehensive work delves into economic disparities and societal impacts. The author presents a critical analysis of wealth distribution and proposes remedies aimed at addressing these issues. Through rigorous inquiry, the text challenges conventional economic thought, making a case for reform to achieve a more equitable society. This complete edition combines two volumes, offering an in-depth examination of its themes and arguments.

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