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Progress and Poverty
- Author
- Henry George
- Narrator
- Jason Smith
- Publisher
- Stream Readers
- Publish Date
- 9 May 2024
- Run Time
- 15 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Economics
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- Author
- Henry George
- Narrator
- Jason Smith
- Duration
- 15 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9798868681462
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Stream Readers
- Genre
- Economics
Synopsis
"Progress and Poverty" by Henry George explores the paradox of increasing inequality in periods of economic growth. George proposes that land speculation is the root cause of wealth disparities, advocating for a single tax on land value to promote fairness and reduce poverty. This influential work is critical for understanding economic and social theories regarding land reform and taxation.
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