ECONOMIC SCIENCE
Session 1

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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 natural laws, the theory of value and money. Contributions of various schools of thought to the science will also be studied.

Instructor: Steven Sklar
Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Thursdays: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14
Main text: H. George, The Science of Political Economy

PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY Session 4

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In Defense of Justice – The Quest for a Fair Society

The 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: Wednesdays: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9
Main text: H. George, Progress and Poverty

HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Session 3

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the theories and doctrines that constitute the main paradigms from which economists and policy makers approach the world. The course will cover the contribution of classical economists such as Adam Smith and his contemporaries which is today the theoretical reference point from which other theories have come to define themselves, either by opposing it (Marxian economics), by attempting to reform it (Georgism) or by re-adapting it (Neoclassical school).

Instructor: Ron Rubin
Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Mondays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14
Main Text: R. Heilbroner, The Worldly Philosophers

PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY Session 3

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In Defense of Justice – The Quest for a Fair Society

The 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: Wednesdays: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9
Main text: H. George, Progress and Poverty

HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Session 2

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the theories and doctrines that constitute the main paradigms from which economists and policy makers approach the world. The course will cover the contribution of classical economists such as Adam Smith and his contemporaries which is today the theoretical reference point from which other theories have come to define themselves, either by opposing it (Marxian economics), by attempting to reform it (Georgism) or by re-adapting it (Neoclassical school).

Instructor: Ron Rubin
Location: 149 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates: Mondays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14
Main Text: R. Heilbroner, The Worldly Philosophers