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In Perpetuity: Some Reflections on Literary Views of Land and Other Forms of Property

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Some of civilization's finest minds have focused on societal problems and reported the result in literary works. Literary sensitivity and sensibility ought to provide insight on the value consequences and normative dimensions of social science theorizing. These hypotheses are tested against some of the ideas on property, particularly property in land, in great works of literature, contrasted with some analogous ideas from economic theory. No sweeping generalizations or policy conclusions were sought or found; insights were obtained as aids or guides for economic inquiry. But, interestingly, many of the literary views were in substantial accord with views on land and property espoused by Henry George, views which, as he noted, have a history extending into ancient and possibly prehistoric times.

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  • Thomas R. De Gregori, 1979. "In Perpetuity: Some Reflections on Literary Views of Land and Other Forms of Property," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(3), pages 225-236, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:38:y:1979:i:3:p:225-236
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1979.tb02818.x
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