What is Henry George's single tax theory?

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My 'single tax' theory proposes that all economic rent derived from land—its natural unimproved value—should be collected by the community through taxation. This tax would replace all other taxes on labor, capital, and improvements. By taxing land values, we would capture the wealth generated by societal progress for the benefit of all, discouraging speculation and encouraging productive use of land.

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