Lesson 8:

Our Backwards Tax System and How to Fix It!

Please read chapters 29 - 33 and sections 2 - 5 of Henry George's Remedy.

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1. How does the term "real estate" lead to confusion in determining the rightful basis of property?

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2. If land is justly common property, how can a person retain undisturbed possession and use of land and still satisfy the equal rights of all?

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3. To whom does rent justly belong? Why?

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4. How was common property in land partially recognized under the feudal system?

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5. How does the treatment of land as absolute private property stand in the way of its highest and best use?

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6. How would the private ownership of improvements and personal wealth be affected by community collection of rent?

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7. Compare George's proposal with customary "left-wing", "right-wing" and "middle-of-the-road" proposals.

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8. What practical method does George propose for the treatment of land as common property?

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9. How would land titles be affected by this proposal?

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10. How does the contrast between New Hampshire and New Mexico demonstrate the soundness of George's remedy?

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11. What is the connection between the "Resource Curse" and the overall problem of poverty?

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12. How would the adoption of George's proposal affect other taxes?

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13. What are the standards (or "canons") to which taxation should conform, according to Adam Smith?

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