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Publication of Progress and Poverty

When
1879
Where
San Francisco
Part of
Henry George self-publishes Progress and Poverty

Henry George published his treatise in 1879, analyzing poverty amidst progress and proposing land value taxation as a remedy for social inequality.

The book investigated the paradox of increasing inequality and poverty amid economic and technological progress. It examined the business cycle and proposed rent capture, such as land value taxation, as a remedy for social problems. George did not favor nationalization, distinguishing his approach from other contemporary movements.

Sources

  1. Progress and Poverty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Henry George Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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