Events

Oct
22
Thu
Economic Science Course
Oct 22 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Advanced course. Requires completion of Progress & Poverty.

More info here

Oct
27
Tue
Progress & Poverty Classic Edition
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Henry George’s masterpiece of Political Economy. Unravel the secrets behind inequality and prosperity.

More info here

Oct
29
Thu
Economic Science Course
Oct 29 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Advanced course. Requires completion of Progress & Poverty.

More info here

Oct
31
Sat
Invisible Robbery Tour @ Henry George School
Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
image credit: Maggie Schreiter (cc) via flickr
Hallowe’en costumes optional. image credit: Maggie Schreiter (cc) via flickr

Right on the streets of every American community, robbery takes place every working day. You might not realize how much value the people of Chicago (and every other community) create, simply by going about our daily activities. What is this wealth, how do we create it, and where does it go?

Originally conceived as a field trip for Progress & Poverty students, this stroll — about 2 km and 90 minutes — presents some answers for those interested in finding out.  Additionally, we’ll take a look at recovered loot of a long-ago theft, learn how Thomas Jefferson proposed to finance Chicago’s public schools, and see an economic development incentive that costs less than nothing.  We might stop for snacks along the way (individual settlement).

Detailed sourced notes will be provided. This is now a free tour, no donation required, although we do appreciate (tax-deductible) contributions from those who can afford it and find the event worthwhile.

Nov
3
Tue
Progress & Poverty Classic Edition
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Henry George’s masterpiece of Political Economy. Unravel the secrets behind inequality and prosperity.

More info here

Nov
4
Wed
Political Economy Book Club – Machiavelli’s The Prince
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Machiavelli (Wikimedia Commons)

The Political Economy Book Club will be discussing Machiavelli’s most famous work, The Prince. One of the great works of political philosophy, it is regarded as one of the pinnacles of Renaissance thought. Machiavelli was a polymath, immersed in countless academic subjects, and yet simultaneously intimately involved in the politics of his day, holding many titles and offices.

PEBC coordinator Bob Matter would appreciate an RSVP, if possible, from those planning to attend.

Nov
5
Thu
Economic Science Course
Nov 5 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Advanced course. Requires completion of Progress & Poverty.

More info here

Nov
10
Tue
Progress & Poverty Classic Edition
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Henry George’s masterpiece of Political Economy. Unravel the secrets behind inequality and prosperity.

More info here

Nov
12
Thu
Economic Science Course
Nov 12 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Advanced course. Requires completion of Progress & Poverty.

More info here

Nov
17
Tue
Progress & Poverty Classic Edition
Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Henry George’s masterpiece of Political Economy. Unravel the secrets behind inequality and prosperity.

More info here