 The Henry George Institute
121 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016
Email: teacher@henrygeorge.org
is incorporated as a non-profit organization in New York State.
Founded in 1971, it is a membership organization supported by
dues and contributions. In the belief that the philosophy of
Henry George has important answers to today's urgent problems,
the Institute is established to promote this philosophy by
educational means. Here is our current list of members.
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This map bears a stamp from every country in which the HGI has had students.
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The Institute offers
five courses via correspondence, four of them in online versions. There
is the three-course series in Principles of Political Economy, of
which Understanding Economics, counts as the first.
The other two courses in the series, Applied Economics: Globalization and Trade and
Economic Science, consider the application of economic principles to problems local and international, and a deeper study of
economic theory. Additional courses explore Human Rights and
Liberation
Theology and Land Reform. A
certificate is given at the end of each course. (Note: the Henry
George Institute is not authorized to grant academic credit. Any
granting of such credit for our courses would have to be taken up
with an accredited institution. Information on our courses will be provided to such
institutions upon request.)
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Statement of purpose
In accordance with the philosophy of Henry George, the Henry George Institute
holds that all persons have a right to the use of the earth and that all have a right
to the fruits of their labor. To implement these rights it is proposed that the rent
of land be taken by the community as public revenue, and that all taxes on labor
and the fruits of labor be abolished. The Institute believes with George that
"liberty means justice and justice is the natural law," and that the social
and economic ills besetting the world today are the result of non-conformance
to natural law. The Institute pledges itself to bring this philosophy to the attention
of the public by all suitable means.
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We invite
interested persons who are in accord with the Georgist philosophy
to join. Annual dues are $20; contributions above this amount are
welcome, and all contributions are tax deductible.
Members receive
 a membership card, a copy of the By-laws, notices of meetings and other communications, and The Georgist
Journal, an international quarterly of news and exchange of
views. Members are eligible to vote in the annual election for
the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
For a sample copy of the Georgist Journal, click here.
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You can join online
Just complete the form below. NOTE: Please use this form if you want to become a member of the Henry George Institute. When you click the button below, you'll have an opportunity to remit your dues, either online or by mail. If you want information on our correspondence courses, please click here.
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