Working harder, producing more,
and still falling behind?
Everyone feels like the 1% is taking control. Pointing fingers doesn't fix the system. "Understanding Economics" uncovers the true root causes of the housing crisis, wage stagnation, and inequality.
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The Questions That Actually Matter
Forget outdated textbook theories. We tackle the frustrating contradictions you see every day.
The Abundance Trap
Why is poverty a constant threat in a society capable of producing so much wealth?
The Rollercoaster
Why does the economy constantly crash just when people start getting ahead?
The Prosperity Myth
If technology makes us more productive, why aren't we working shorter weeks?
The Climate Question
Do we really have to choose between a thriving economy and a sustainable environment?
The Real Reason Your Paycheck Doesn't Stretch
You are more educated and efficient than previous generations, but those gains aren't trickling down.
We'll show you exactly how the wealth created by your hard work gets redirected away from wages and into the hands of those who control access to resources.
The Empty Lot Epidemic & The Housing Crisis
Ever wonder why rent is unaffordable, yet billionaires can afford to sit on empty city lots for decades waiting for a payout?
Discover how real estate hoarding forces us into endless suburban sprawl, driving up our cost of living and destroying the fabric of our communities.
Reclaiming the Value of Community
Parks, public transit, and good schools make our cities thrive. But who actually pockets the financial gains when we invest in our neighborhoods?
Learn how public infrastructure builds massive wealth, and how we can redesign the system to ensure that value benefits everyone.
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In accordance with the philosophy of Henry George, the Henry George Institute holds that all persons have a right to the use of the earth and that all have a right to the fruits of their labor. To implement these rights it is proposed that the rent of land be taken by the community as public revenue, and that all taxes on labor and the fruits of labor be abolished. The Institute believes with George that "liberty means justice and justice is the natural law," and that the social and economic ills besetting the world today are the result of non-conformance to natural law. The Institute pledges itself to bring this philosophy to the attention of the public by all suitable means.