What’s the Matter with Michigan? The Rise and Collapse of an Economic Wonder

Mason Gaffney, Groundswell Nov-Dec 2008 (posted 1/29/09)

During the Golden Age of Georgist Progressives, roughly 1890 to 1935, lower Michigan stands out as one of the great success stories. Detroit Mayor, then Governor, Hazen Pingree pushed single tax principles. He reformed assessments to emphasize land over improvements, and raised property taxes to provide services for . . . → Read More: What’s the Matter with Michigan? The Rise and Collapse of an Economic Wonder