Georgism vs 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.
Libertarianism seeks to maximize personal and economic freedom, letting people live and use their property as they wish while respecting the equal rights of others.
- Each person owns their own body and labor.
- The use or threat of force against peaceful people is wrong, including when done by government.
- Free markets and voluntary exchange should replace most government programs.
- Georgism: petals and stars
- Libertarianism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Foreign policy115 points apart
Georgism: Cooperation (moderate). Libertarianism: Strength (strong).
- Welfare80 points apart
Georgism: Balanced. Libertarianism: Self-reliant (strong).
- Structure70 points apart
Georgism: Local (mild). Libertarianism: Local (strong).
- Ownership65 points apart
Georgism: Private (mild). Libertarianism: Private (strong).
★ Where they are closest
- Religion · 0 apart
- Morality · 5 apart
- Trade · 15 apart
Axis by axis
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 Libertarianism
What is the difference between Georgism and 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. Libertarianism seeks to maximize personal and economic freedom, letting people live and use their property as they wish while respecting the equal rights of others. On the 12 axes they differ most on foreign policy, welfare, structure.
What do Georgism and Libertarianism have in common?
Their positions are closest on religion, morality, trade. Overall their profiles are a 73% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
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