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    Amina Ijaz
  • May 14
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Progress and Poverty: Economic Inequality and the Deep Roots of Poverty Hardcover – April 22 2025

by Henry George (Author), Ginger Classics (Editor)


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summary of the book: The Shocking Truth Behind Wealth and Poverty



Henry George’s Progress and Poverty exposes the unsettling paradox of industrial progress alongside crushing poverty, a crisis as urgent today as in the 19th century. This seminal economic work dismantles flawed theories of wealth distribution, revealing how land monopolies and unjust property rights fuel inequality. With razor-sharp analysis, George presents a bold remedy: land value taxation to dismantle systemic poverty and empower workers. This tantalizing read is essential for economists, reformers, and anyone seeking solutions to unaffordable housing, wage stagnation, and economic injustice.



A Revolutionary Blueprint for Fairness



More than a critique, Progress and Poverty offers a visionary path to economic justice. George’s groundbreaking case for land reform challenges both capitalism and socialism, proposing a third way rooted in natural rights and shared prosperity. His ideas sparked global movements and remain vital for debates on wealth gaps, tax policy, and sustainable growth. Whether you study political economy, advocate for social change, or question why poverty persists in rich nations, this book provides timeless wisdom. Discover the radical yet practical philosophy that inspired generations—and could reshape our future.



About the Author



Henry George (1839–1897) was a pioneering economist whose insights on land, labor, and inequality made him one of history’s most influential reformers. A journalist and self-educated thinker, his works ignited worldwide campaigns for fair taxation and workers’ rights. George’s legacy endures in modern discussions of economic justice, proving his ideas were far ahead of their time.

 
 
 

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