Economic Science

This course investigates the field of political economy with an eye to establishing the subject on a scientific foundation as expounded by Henry George’s in his last book, The Science of Political Economy. Among the topics to be covered are the nature of science and the role of natural law in it, the importance of clear definition, the nature of wealth, what money is and what it can and cannot do, and the vital role cooperation plays in the production of wealth. Popular objections to George’s thinking will be examined as we consider whether indeed that thinking achieves insight worthy of being called scientific

Instructor: Steven Sklar
Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

Main text: H. George, The Science of Political Economy

Note: This course is part of our 8-Course Certificate Program in Political Economy. For more information or to register, please call: 212 889 8020 or email us at education@hgsss.org