In this classic work, Henry George examines causes of the growing wealth divide between the wealthy and poor.Progress and Poverty is a treatise on why poverty accompanies economic and technological progress, why it occurs more in cities and why economies exhibit a tendency towards a boom and bust cycle. He uses reason and examples throughout history to provide a solution based on a land tax.George’s work helped spark the Progressive movement and social reform, having a significant political influence throughout the world. Many socialist groups and activists can trace the development of their ideologies back to this book.