Land and People

Henry George

Published by Land Values

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THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Extremely scarce pamphlet published by the Land Values Department. Many later editions exist but this is the original."George argued that land, as a natural resource, belongs to society and its value should be captured and returned to the community. His proposed "single land value tax" would tax the unimproved value of land, freeing labor and capital from other taxes and ensuring fair distribution of wealth through a "citizen's dividend". Land Value Tax is a tax on the value of land itself, separate from the value of buildings or improvements. Unearned Increment is the increase in land value that arises from community growth and public improvements, rather than from individual effort or investment. Citizen's Dividend is the redistribution of the revenue generated from the land value tax to all members of society, effectively creating a Universal Basic Income (UBI). George believed that land ownership was inherently unfair, as it allowed for the monopolization of natural resources and exploitation of labor. He argued that taxing land value would eliminate taxes on labor and capital, thereby stimulating economic growth and increasing real wages. George observed that despite societal advances, poverty persisted because increased land values led to higher rents, forcing workers to pay more for their basic needs. The ideas of Henry George and the Georgist movement are still promoted by organizations like the Henry George Foundation in the UK and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. The concept of a citizen's dividend as a form of Universal Basic Income has seen renewed interest in modern economic discussions" (adapted from AI at google). Good condition for its age. No highlighting or other notes. The usual rusting of the staple.

Seller Inventory # 422017

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Land and People
• Publisher: Land Values
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair