Georgism vs Left-Libertarianism
Georgism holds that people own what they create, but the value of land and natural resources belongs to everyone and should be shared through a land value tax.
- People should keep the full value of what they produce through their own work and investment.
- The value of land and natural resources is created by the community and belongs to all.
- A tax on the value of land, not buildings, is the fairest and most efficient source of public revenue.
Left-libertarianism combines strong individual liberty and self-ownership with the belief that natural resources belong to everyone in some egalitarian way.
- Each person has full ownership of their own body, mind and labor.
- Natural resources belong to everyone and should be shared fairly.
- People who claim more land or resources may owe compensation to others.
- Georgism: petals and stars
- Left-Libertarianism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Morality55 points apart
Georgism: Progressive (mild). Left-Libertarianism: Progressive (strong).
- Ownership50 points apart
Georgism: Private (mild). Left-Libertarianism: Public (mild).
- Markets50 points apart
Georgism: Free (strong). Left-Libertarianism: Free (mild).
- Structure50 points apart
Georgism: Local (mild). Left-Libertarianism: Local (moderate).
★ Where they are closest
- Foreign policy · 0 apart
- Technology · 0 apart
- Trade · 35 apart
Axis by axis
Left-Libertarianism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipMild: Private40%60%PublicPrivate
- MarketsStrong: Free15%85%PlannedFree
- WelfareBalanced50%50%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityModerate: Democratic75%25%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityModerate: Liberty70%30%LibertyOrder
- StructureMild: Local55%45%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityMild: Progressive60%40%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionModerate: Secular70%30%SecularReligious
- TechnologyMild: Embrace65%35%EmbraceCaution
- CultureMild: Multicultural65%35%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeStrong: Global98%2%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyModerate: Cooperation75%25%CooperationStrength
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FAQ
Georgism vs Left-Libertarianism
What is the difference between Georgism and Left-Libertarianism?
Georgism holds that people own what they create, but the value of land and natural resources belongs to everyone and should be shared through a land value tax. Left-libertarianism combines strong individual liberty and self-ownership with the belief that natural resources belong to everyone in some egalitarian way. On the 12 axes they differ most on morality, ownership, markets.
What do Georgism and Left-Libertarianism have in common?
Their positions are closest on foreign policy, technology, trade. Overall their profiles are a 80% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
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