The Professors And The Single Tax (1914)

The Professors And The Single Tax is a book written by Charles Bowdoin Fillebrown and originally published in 1914. The book discusses the single tax theory, which proposes that the government should only tax land and not any other form of property or income. Fillebrown argues that this system would not only be fairer but also more efficient and would encourage economic growth.The book features a series of lectures given by Fillebrown at Harvard University, where he was a professor of economics. He presents the single tax theory in a clear and accessible manner, using examples and case studies to illustrate his points. He also addresses common objections to the theory and offers counterarguments.Fillebrown's arguments are supported by the opinions of other prominent economists of the time, including Henry George and John Stuart Mill. The book also includes a discussion of the history of taxation and the economic conditions that led to the development of the single tax theory.Overall, The Professors And The Single Tax is an important contribution to the debate on taxation and economic policy. It provides a thorough and well-reasoned argument for the adoption of the single tax system and is still relevant today as a critique of current tax policies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.