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Henry George

1839-1897

Henry George was an English economist and writer born in 1839.

Biography

Henry George was an English economist and writer born in 1839.

He is known for his work 'Progress and Poverty', in which he advocated for a single tax on the value of land as a way to address economic inequalities.

His economic theory focused on the idea that land should be considered a common good and that its value should not benefit private individuals, but society as a whole.

George was a passionate advocate for social justice and his work had a significant impact on economic thought of his time.

He passed away in 1897, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of economics and social philosophy..