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The purpose of this 5-session course is to offer a basic introduction to political economy in the tradition of Henry George as presented in his book Progress and Poverty.

We will introduce the key concepts, axioms and fundamental laws of the discipline and use this understanding to analyze and explain economic issues in the real world. We will also examine the causes of poverty and discuss George’s unique approach to the problem. Additional issues such as the alternating cycles of boom and bust that are so characteristic of capitalist economies will be also discussed.

Instructor: Anthony Persaud
Location: 149 East 38^th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Mondays: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11
Main text: H. George, Progress and Poverty

Based on Henry George’s “fighting book”; Social Problems, this five session course will present a critical analysis of the causes, manifestations as well as the consequence  of income disparity  in society. We will discuss and evaluate various theories and policy responses advocated by mainstream economics before presenting a Georgist paradigm that rewards the efforts of the entrepreneur without exploiting laboring masses.

This course will trace the root causes of social problems back to the natural laws that must govern the distribution of wealth in society.

 Instructor: Dr. Ibrahima Drame
Location: 149 East 38^th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Thursdays: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Main text: H. George, Social Problems