{"product_id":"progress-and-poverty-henry-george-9781025929002","title":"Progress and Poverty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Progress and Poverty\" is a seminal work of economic and social theory that explores the paradox of increasing poverty amidst advancing industrial and technological progress. In this profound inquiry, Henry George investigates the root causes of economic cycles and the persistence of destitution in wealthy nations. He argues that the private monopolization of land and the resulting rent-seeking behavior are the primary drivers of inequality, stifling production and depressing wages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge proposes a transformative solution known as the \u003cb\u003eSingle Tax\u003c\/b\u003e-a levy on land values intended to replace all other forms of taxation. By reclaiming the unearned increment of land for the public good, George envisions a society where involuntary poverty is abolished and true economic freedom is achieved. This influential treatise challenged the prevailing economic orthodoxies of its time and sparked a global movement for land reform and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and moral urgency, \"Progress and Poverty\" remains a cornerstone of political economy. It offers a timeless critique of wealth distribution and continues to inspire debates on taxation, urban planning, and the ethical foundations of property rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry George\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025929004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025929002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.31d","brand":"Henry George","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517176393983,"sku":"9781025929002","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c90052e9-ff87-498a-a580-fd8151083be0.jpg?v=1778730415","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/progress-and-poverty-henry-george-9781025929002","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}