Progress and Poverty is a critical appraisal of the theories of the political economist Henry George, who argued that land should be held in common and that land rents should be used to fund public services. George's ideas gained a wide following in the late 19th century and had a significant impact on the development of the American progressive movement. This book, written by George Basil Dixwell, provides a lucid summary of George's key arguments and offers a counterpoint to his claims. It remains an instructive work for anyone interested in the history of economic thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.