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Who is Silvio Gesell

Silvio Gesell was a German merchant, theoretical economist, social activist, Georgist, anarchist, libertarian socialist, and founder of Freiwirtschaft (free economy).

Gesell considered himself a world citizen and was inspired by Henry George to believe that the earth should belong to all people, regardless of race, gender, class, wealth, religion, or age and that borders should be made obsolete.

He believed that taxes could not solve the problem of rent on land, as taxes could be transferred to tenants.

Believing that the talent and selfishness of individuals must be taken into account, Gesell called for free, fair business competition, with equal chances for all.

This included the removal of all legal and inherited privilege.