Dear all, As a Japanese born after WW2, I am also quite fascinated by the statement that "MacArthur was a Georgist". My question now is: In which sense can be interpreted as a Georgist? Did he read any books by George or perhaps some secondary literature on George? Or it means simply that he was an egalitarian more or less? I do think however that the land reform was "a heavy cultural shock" for the Japanese at that time. It contributed a great deal to make our economy egalitarian; all had changed drastically during the occupation period including the politicoeconomic system. Best wishes, Yukihiro Ikeda