The Coming 2026 Economic and Financial Crisis
Session 8

2022-10-05 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Henry George School of Social Science
Phone:(212) 889-8020
Address: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

THE COMING 2026 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRISIS

What causes the boom & bust cycle and can we prevent it?

As the US economy advances deep into the current property-market led economic turmoil, this course will present an in-depth analysis of the history and causes of business cycles. The 5-week lecture series will draw on the work of economists and public policy experts on the potential mitigating effects of governmental interventions and propose changes in taxation and public policy.

Instructor: Edward Dodson

Dates: Wednesdays: 8/03, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/07, 9/14, 10/05, 10/12; from 6:30PM to 8:00PM EDT

Note: This is an online event. Access information will be made available after registration.

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A link to join the online course will be provided via email before the start of the first session.

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