What We Do

The Robert Schalkenbach Foundation (RSF) was organized as an operating foundation in 1925 to promote public awareness of the social philosophy and economic reforms advocated by Henry George (1839-1897), including the “single tax on land values“.  To this end RSF publishes and distributes books and articles, particularly those of Henry George, including his classic work, Progress and Poverty.   This and other works can be found in our online library. Books by Henry George and other authors are available for purchase from our online bookstore.

In addition, the Foundation conducts scholarly research and carries out other projects to promote the principles of Henry George as they apply to issues of current interest.

Described below are other activities and projects that the Foundation engages in.

RSF is a sponsor of The American Journal of Economics and Sociology, which was founded in 1941 by Will Lissner who was inspired by Henry George’s pioneering work in constructive synthesis of the social sciences. In cooperation with RSF and Blackwell Publishers, the Journal has launched a series of books called Studies in Economic Reform and Social Justice.  These books can be found in the Foundation’s online bookstore.

In its capacity as an advocate for economic justice, RSF conducts research, holds conferences, and engages in other activities intended to increase both scholarly and public awareness of the ideas contained in Henry George’s works. To accomplish its research agenda, RSF hires individuals (professors, graduate students, and others) on a contract basis to investigate questions and publish papers of relevance to the mission of the Foundation. Individuals who are interested in analyzing the application of Georgist thought to scholarly issues in the humanities and the social sciences should send a brief e-mail to projects@schalkenbach.org.

The Foundation also participates in and gives support to the larger Georgist movement for economic justice by working with sympathetic organizations.  Many of these organizations are found on the Links page of this site.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact the RSF office at info@schalkenbach.org


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  • Left Forum March 2012

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    Dave Kelley: Economic Adviser to Representative Dennis Kucinich
    Dr. Michael Hudson: Noted Economist and Author, Super Imperialism (2003)
    Andrew Mazzone: Teacher and Board Member of the Henry George School, NYC
    Chair:, Dr. Cay Hehner: Board Member Robert Schalkenbach Foundation

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    "Even a Henry George style single-tax would seem preferable to trying to impute income to people as a result of asset fluctuations."

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  • Tax England’s green and pleasant land

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  • Short debate: A Land Value Tax for Wales?

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  • China’s skyscraper craze ‘may herald economic crash’

    Guardian UK Wednesday 11 January 2012 Tall-building boom may indicate impending disaster in China and India, claims report by Barclays Capital "Fred Harrison, a Georgist and research director of the Land Research Trust, wrote in his 1997 book The Chaos Makers that "by 2007 Britain and most of the other industrially advanced economies will be in the throes of frenzied activity in the land market … Land prices will be near their 18-year peak … on the verge of the collapse that will presage the global depression of 2010."

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