Understanding our Political Economy
Session 3

Understanding our Political Economy

This course explains the fundamental relations between the factors of production utilized in the process of wealth creation and the natural laws that govern its distribution. We will use the interdisciplinary approach employed by Henry George in his writings to provide cohesive, evidence-based insights into why economies experience cycles of boom and bust. Additionally, the course will explain why societies continue to experience generational poverty and what measures can be adopted to bring these problems to an end.

The instructor, Edward J. Dodson is a retired banker, former director and long time faculty member of the Henry George School of Social Science.

Dates: Wednesdays – 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Location: Online via Zoom

 

Note: This is an online event. After registration, the Zoom link, along with the Meeting ID and Passcode, will be provided via email the day of each session.

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Understanding our Political Economy
Session 2

Understanding our Political Economy

This course explains the fundamental relations between the factors of production utilized in the process of wealth creation and the natural laws that govern its distribution. We will use the interdisciplinary approach employed by Henry George in his writings to provide cohesive, evidence-based insights into why economies experience cycles of boom and bust. Additionally, the course will explain why societies continue to experience generational poverty and what measures can be adopted to bring these problems to an end.

The instructor, Edward J. Dodson is a retired banker, former director and long time faculty member of the Henry George School of Social Science.

Dates: Wednesdays – 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Location: Online via Zoom

 

Note: This is an online event. After registration, the Zoom link, along with the Meeting ID and Passcode, will be provided via email the day of each session.

REGISTER NOW

Understanding our Political Economy
Session 1

Understanding our Political Economy

This course explains the fundamental relations between the factors of production utilized in the process of wealth creation and the natural laws that govern its distribution. We will use the interdisciplinary approach employed by Henry George in his writings to provide cohesive, evidence-based insights into why economies experience cycles of boom and bust. Additionally, the course will explain why societies continue to experience generational poverty and what measures can be adopted to bring these problems to an end.

The instructor, Edward J. Dodson is a retired banker, former director and long time faculty member of the Henry George School of Social Science.

Dates: Wednesdays – 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Location: Online via Zoom

 

Note: This is an online event. After registration, the Zoom link, along with the Meeting ID and Passcode, will be provided via email the day of each session.

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The Mechanics of Money Creation
Session 5

The Mechanics of Money Creation

The U.S. dollar and most national currencies are defined by the government but issued by banks. In this 5 session course, Allen Smith will explain the simple mechanics by which private bank create money through debt contracts. The course will also describe the working of the payment system, the role of central banks and explain how our money system influences economic choices and social outcomes such as wealth inequality. This course will combine a study of relevant theories with applications to recent events and policy debates. In this connection, Henry George’s concept of money will be re-visited as well as the relations between finance and land markets.

Instructor: Allen Smith

Dates: Mondays – 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/11, 12/18

Location: Online via Zoom

Note: This is an online event. After registration, the Zoom link, along with the Meeting ID and Passcode, will be provided via email the day of each session.

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The Mechanics of Money Creation
Session 4

The Mechanics of Money Creation

The U.S. dollar and most national currencies are defined by the government but issued by banks. In this 5 session course, Allen Smith will explain the simple mechanics by which private bank create money through debt contracts. The course will also describe the working of the payment system, the role of central banks and explain how our money system influences economic choices and social outcomes such as wealth inequality. This course will combine a study of relevant theories with applications to recent events and policy debates. In this connection, Henry George’s concept of money will be re-visited as well as the relations between finance and land markets.

Instructor: Allen Smith

Dates: Mondays – 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/11, 12/18

Location: Online via Zoom

Note: This is an online event. After registration, the Zoom link, along with the Meeting ID and Passcode, will be provided via email the day of each session.

REGISTER NOW