Henry George
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1839–1897
American printer and journalist who taught himself economics and in 1879 published Progress and Poverty, one of the best-selling books of the century. He argued that land values are created by the whole community, so a tax on land alone, his 'single tax', should replace all other taxes. His ideas are still debated today, including in Korea's arguments about land and housing.
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Progress and Poverty
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Educational content, not financial advice.
Back to Money classicsReading Henry George in English: quick answers
- Who was Henry George?
- Henry George (1839–1897): American printer and journalist who taught himself economics and in 1879 published Progress and Poverty, one of the best-selling books of the century. He argued that land values are created by the whole community, so a tax on land alone, his 'single tax', should replace all other taxes. His ideas are still debated today, including in Korea's arguments about land and housing.
- What can I read by Henry George on SeoJae Story?
- Progress and Poverty, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Henry George hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.