Lesson 10 — The Law of Human Progress

1. How would a single tax on land values affect the complexity of government? (Chp. 38)
 
2. If land values were the source of public revenue, how would pollution and energy use/conservation be affected? ("The Remedy...")

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? (Chp. 40)
 
5. What determines the amount of human mental power devoted to progress? (Chp. 41)
 
6. What are the two essentials which together make up the Law of Human Progress? (Chp. 41)

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

8. Does political equality alone ensure the equal distribution of economic opportunity? Explain. (Chp. 42)
 
9. What is the meaning of liberty? Why does Henry George see this as the "central truth" of his analysis? (Chp. 43)

10. a) Briefly summarize the most important points of the course. (30 pts.)

b) Add your evaluation.