Edward Elgar Publishing Henry George’s Legacy in Economic Thought

Henry George's Progress and Poverty sold more than 3 million copies by the time of its 50th anniversary in 1929 - outselling all other works on economics - yet today economics students can complete their courses without ever having heard of the author's name. This collection redresses this neglect, by presenting a range of perspectives on Henry George's fertile ideas which, it is increasingly argued, merit revisiting in terms of their capacity to contribute towards solutions to current problems including runaway land values, nationalization of land, monopoly control of public assets and environmental degradation. The book also discusses George's significant theoretical contributions, including the 'Henry George Theorem' - named after him by two Nobel prize winning economists - and important insights bearing on the relation of evolutionary theory to economics. The authors also discuss George's powerful influence on the economic development of Australia and New Zealand, and the affinity he felt for these countries is also considered. Henry George's Legacy in Economic Thought will appeal in particular to upper level students and scholars of the history of economic thought and the public sector but also to economists more widely. Review '. . . well-written scholarly volume that is laden not only with George's ideas but also provides an extensive treatment of economic thought and economic history. . . read this book and sample George's many insights into contemporary economic issues.' About the Author Edited by the late John Laurent, formerly, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics and Resources Management, University of Southern Queensland, Australia