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Examining the paradox of simultaneous economic growth and rising poverty in the late 1800s, Henry George presents a compelling argument against the belief that the poor are solely responsible for their plight. Drawing from his experiences in San Francisco, he contends that the root of poverty lies in the monopolization and speculation of land, which allows landowners to benefit disproportionately from economic advancements. Balancing moral and economic perspectives, the book challenges prevailing assumptions and advocates for a reevaluation of wealth distribution.

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Progress and Poverty, George Henry

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2023
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Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
George Henry
Verlag
Culturea
Erscheinungsdatum
2023
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
632
ISBN13
9791041803385
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Examining the paradox of simultaneous economic growth and rising poverty in the late 1800s, Henry George presents a compelling argument against the belief that the poor are solely responsible for their plight. Drawing from his experiences in San Francisco, he contends that the root of poverty lies in the monopolization and speculation of land, which allows landowners to benefit disproportionately from economic advancements. Balancing moral and economic perspectives, the book challenges prevailing assumptions and advocates for a reevaluation of wealth distribution.