Ricardo, Gold, and Rails: Discovering the Origins of Progress and Poverty

Richard W. England

American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 2010, vol. 69, issue 4, 1279-1293

Abstract: Henry George's Progress and Poverty was one of the most widely read books of the 19th century. It is important to acknowledge the influence of classical writers such as Smith and Ricardo on George's thought. However, the content of George's most popular work cannot be fully appreciated unless one takes account of the historical period and social context within which its author came to maturity: Philadelphia and California before 1879 are part of the story of Progress and Poverty (1979).

Date: 2010
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