The Unearned Increment

Focusing on the concept of unearned increment, the book critiques how landowners benefit from external factors like population growth and infrastructure without contributing to the value increase. Dawson advocates for taxing this increment to fund public services such as education and healthcare. He also explores the history of land ownership and reform movements, highlighting the political and economic consequences of unearned increment. This influential work has shaped discussions on land reform and taxation for over a century.