Henry George School of Social Science Calendar
- 1212.May.SundayNo events
- 1313.May.Monday
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Session 4149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016In his “fighting” book, Social Problems published nearly a decade after Progress & Poverty, Henry George argued that the unequal distribution of wealth is the fundamental problem that defines and shapes all other social problems faced by modern societies. He saw in monopoly and, in particular land monopoly the driving force behind wealth inequality and economic injustice. This course will walk us through George’s framework and ask whether his diagnosis of the key social problem was accurate then and now, and most importantly, discuss whether his recipe for economic prosperity and social justice is still relevant today.
Instructor: Dr. Ibrahima Drame
Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Mondays: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Main text: H. George, Social Problems - 1414.May.Tuesday
Congestion Pricing is Coming to New York City – Is it fair? Will it Work?
Seminar149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016Congestion Pricing is Coming to New York City – Is it fair? Will it Work?
The long-awaited and hard fought congestion pricing policy is here. Although the measure is going into effect in 2021, many are questioning its fairness while others are touting its prospects for ushering in a new era of urban sustainability. Join us for a lively discussion of the potential challenges facing the first experiment of its kind in the United States.
Our panelists include Bhairavi Desai from the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, Dr. Jonas Shaende, Chief Economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute, Dr. Marty Rowland of the Henry George School, and Ben Schulman, Director of The Newburgh Packet. The panel presentations will be followed by a community Q&A.
Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 - 1515.May.WednesdayNo events
- 1616.May.ThursdayNo events
- 1717.May.FridayNo events
- 1818.May.SaturdayNo events
