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Both advocated land reform, free markets, and rejection of protectionism, but differed sharply on money, interest, and taxation. George saw land value taxation as the sole means to fund public goods and curb speculation, while Gesell proposed demurrage money to eliminate capital scarcity and cyclical crises, complemented by public land leasing. This article compares their theoretical foundations, critiques, and enduring influence. It situates both thinkers in the context of modern developments\u2014such as infrastructure self\u2010financing, central bank debates on negative interest, and evolving land\u2010lease practices\u2014while assessing complementarities and blind spots. 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