The Economics Of Land Tenure In Georgia (1905)

The Economics of Land Tenure in Georgia is a book written by Enoch Marvin Banks in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic aspects of land tenure in the state of Georgia, USA. Banks explores the various forms of land tenure, including ownership, tenancy, and sharecropping, and examines their impact on agricultural productivity, rural poverty, and social inequality.The author also discusses the historical development of land tenure in Georgia, from the colonial period to the present day. He examines the influence of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction on land ownership patterns and the emergence of tenant farming. Banks argues that the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few wealthy individuals has contributed to the poverty and underdevelopment of rural areas in Georgia.The book also includes a detailed analysis of the economic conditions of sharecroppers and tenants, their contractual arrangements with landowners, and the role of credit and debt in shaping their economic fortunes. Banks highlights the exploitation and vulnerability of these groups and calls for reforms that would improve their economic and social conditions.Overall, The Economics of Land Tenure in Georgia is a seminal work that sheds light on the economic and social dynamics of land tenure in the American South. It remains an essential resource for scholars and policymakers interested in understanding the history and contemporary challenges of land tenure in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.