Robert E. Lee (georgist economist)

Robert E. Lee, the Georgist economist, was a thinker who believed that land and natural resources should belong to everyone, not just private owners. He argued that since land is a natural gift, the economic value it generates should be shared fairly through a land tax. This approach aims to reduce inequality and promote social justice by discouraging land hoarding and encouraging productive use. Lee’s ideas are rooted in Georgism, a philosophy advocating for the public ownership of land’s economic rent to ensure fairness and efficient resource use.