Henry George School events
Sponsored by the Henry George School Alumni Association.
All programs listed below are held at 28 E. Jackson #1004,
and are open to all interested people.
There is no admission charge but contributions to defray expenses are appreciated.
This is our single-session event schedule.
The course schedule is here.
Let us know if you'd like to be notified
when either schedule is updated.
Monday, May 12, 2:30 PM:
Beatlenomics*
Who knew? The Beatles were great economists!
By merely changing a few lyrics, Bob Drake will
demonstrate how easy it is to understand economics?if
we listen to The Beatles. We really can create a world
with "all the people living life in peace." Just Imagine!
(repeat of the April 8 program)
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 PM:
Not Generosity, but Justice*
George M. Menninger, Jr. says that the only way to abolish
poverty is to respect justice. He will explain why other
?solutions? fail, what economic justice really is, and how
it would inevitably eliminate involuntary poverty. This talk will
provide an introduction to Henry George's key ideas.
Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 PM:
Economic Walking Tour of the Chicago Loop
The land that is Chicago's Loop was once a worthless swamp,
but now is worth many billions, because of the people who live,
work, and visit here. What is the price we all pay for our failure
to collect on this value?
We'll see the 'L' line built thru a loophole, cross an
intersection where taxes are no longer paid, and visit the
place that was intended to fund Chicago's schools. And more!
Tour goes rain or shine; we'll walk a bit over a mile in
about 75 minutes. Guided by Chuck Metalitz.
* The May 12 and May 20 talks are also the first session of the
Progress & Poverty course.
At the conclusion of the talk, you'll have the opportunity to enroll
in the course (subject to availability). However, attendance doesn't obligate
you to enroll, or to do anything else.
This schedule is current as of April 18, 2008.
For further information feel free to email us or phone 312/362-9302.
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