Henry George School of Social Science Calendar
- 0202.September.Saturday
- 0404.September.Monday
- 0707.September.Thursday
PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY Session 1
Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016The 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 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
Main text: H. George, Progress and Poverty - 1414.September.Thursday
PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY Session 2
Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016The 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 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
Main text: H. George, Progress and Poverty - 2121.September.Thursday
PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY Session 3
Henry George School of Social Science149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016The 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 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Thursdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5
Main text: H. George, Progress and Poverty
