Henry George School of Social Science Calendar

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  • 12
    12.November.Sunday
    No events
  • 13
    13.November.Monday

    MONEY, CREDIT AND BANKING
    Session 3

    6:30 pm-8:30 pm
    2017.11.13
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    This course will provide a set of tools to analyze the interaction between monetary policy, the real economy and the financial sector in general. The course will combine a study of the relevant theories with applications to recent events and policy debates. In this connection Henry George’s concept of money will be explored as well as the relations between finance and land markets.

    Instructor: Allen Smith
    Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
    Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Dates: Mondays: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

    Main Texts:
    H. George, The Science of Political Economy, Part 5
    R. Werner, Where does Money Come from

  • 14
    14.November.Tuesday
    No events
  • 15
    15.November.Wednesday
    No events
  • 16
    16.November.Thursday

    FREE TRADE AND GLOBALIZATION
    Session 1

    6:30 pm-8:30 pm
    2017.11.16
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    This course familiarizes students with theories and policies of international trade. Students will learn the importance of international trade and examine its effects on production, profits and the distribution of wealth in the economy. The course will introduce concepts such as comparative advantage, increasing returns to scale, factor endowments…etc.… Students will also analyze specific trade agreements and discuss their impact on the American working class.

    Instructor: Stephen Taft
    Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
    Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Dates: 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
    Main Texts: H. George, Protection or Free Trade

  • 17
    17.November.Friday

    HOW CRONY CAPITALISM IS FEEDING POPULISM
    Seminar

    11:00 am-12:30 pm
    2017.11.17
    Henry George School of Social Science
    149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

    Politics on both sides of the Atlantic have been jolted by a populist surge widely portrayed as a protest against economic globalization and mass immigration.

    In this seminar, former US diplomat and investment banker Edward Harrison will spotlight a neglected wellspring of the populist grievances sweeping the United States and Europe — crony capitalism masquerading as a traditional free market.

    Location: Henry George School of Social Science, 149 East 38th Street (Between Lexington & 3rd Avenue) New York, NY 10016
    Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
    Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017

    Space is limited, please register !

    Register
  • 18
    18.November.Saturday
    No events