Lesson 10:

The Law of Human Progress

Please read chapters 38 - 44.

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1. How would a single tax on land values affect the complexity of government?

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2. If land values were the source of public revenue, how would pollution and energy use/conservation be affected?

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3. If land speculation were eliminated, would a market economy be forced to trade between periods of inflation and unemployment? Explain.

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4. Are different levels of civilization due more to differences which inhere in individuals or in society?

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5. What determines the amount of human mental power devoted to progress?

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6. What are the two essentials which together make up the Law of Human Progress?

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7. Are increasing inequities in society the necessary result of social growth?

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8. Does political equality alone ensure the equal distribution of wealth and power? Explain.

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9. What is the meaning of liberty? Why does Henry George see this as the "central truth" of his analysis?

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10. a) Briefly summarize the most important points of the course.

      b) Add your own evaluation.