Lesson 10 — The Law of Human Progress

Please read chapters 38 - 44.

1. How would a single tax on land values affect the complexity of government? (chapter 38)



2. If land values were the source of public revenue, how would pollution and energy use/conservation be affected? (The Remedy, part 7)
 


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

 
4. Are different levels of civilization due more to differences which inhere in individuals or in society? (chapter 40)
 

 
5. What determines the amount of human mental power devoted to progress? (chapter 41)
 

 
6. What are the two essentials which together make up the Law of Human Progress? (chapter 41)


 
7. Are increasing inequities in society the necessary result of social growth? (chapter 41)


 
8. Does political equality alone ensure the equal distribution of wealth and power? Explain. (chapter 42)

 
 
9. What is the meaning of liberty? Why does Henry George see this as the "central truth" of his analysis?  (chapter 43)



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



b) Add your evaluation.