Adam Schuster March 23 2020 presentation has been cancelled. Illinois Forward: A 5-year plan for balanced budgets, declining debt and tax relief Adam Schuster suggests that raising taxes won’t cure the distress of our state and local governments. He presents a fair alternative. In his new Illinois Forward report, the Illinois Policy Institute’s Adam Schuster …
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Starting in January: Progress & Poverty, Applied Economics, more
Introducing Progress & Poverty, a single session providing an overview of Henry George’s most important ideas and how they apply here and now, will be presented twice in January, on Thursdays January 9 and January 16. The first session will be done by veteran HGS instructor George Menninger, and the second by instructor Chuck Metalitz. …
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Read Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments with our Political Economy Book Club
The Political Economy Book Club is reading Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments. Discussions start Wednesday October 15 in a great downtown coffee house. Details here.
Observe Native Peoples/Columbus Day with the Invisible Robbery Tour
On a day when we should think seriously about who is entitled to the bounty of America, consider our Invisible Robbery Tour. No charge. Details here.
Henry George Day is September 2; Introducing Progress and Poverty September 17
We’re told that the economy has recovered and prosperity reigns. It may be easier to find work, but getting a decent wage that pays for housing, health care, and other necessities of life is as tough as ever for many. The problem isn’t new, and the cause isn’t difficult to find. Nor is the remedy …
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Coming up: Book Club and CGO Conference
The Political Economy Book Club is back in action with a new meeting place, Bridgeport Coffeehouse’s Loop location (73 E Jackson Blvd). The June/July selection is Jack London’s The Iron Heel, which looks back on the 20th century from the 27th. This Tuesday evening group will cover the first half of this book on June 25, …
Illinois Pension Solutions
Free presentation at 6:15 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2019 Michael Belsky, executive director Center for Municipal Finance at Harris School University of Chicago, will discuss ongoing research into the state and local pension crisis in Illinois. When: 6:15 pm Thursday April 11, 2019 Where: Signature Office 333 S Wabash Ave #2700 Chicago, IL 60604 …
Progress & Poverty Tuesday March 19 in Evanston
We’ll present Introducing Progress & Poverty at the Levy Center in Evanston, 6 PM on Tuesday, March 19. The session is complete in itself, but it also comprises the first class of the Progress & Poverty course for those interested in a more complete exploration. Details in the links. When: 6 PM Tuesday, March 19, …
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Creating Dollars to Fund the Green New Deal: Taxing Rentiers to Prevent Inflation
Free presentation at 6:15 pm on Wednesday March 13, 2019. Ron Baiman will speak on taxing the rentier sectors to achieve the necessary reallocation of economic resources and investment. Mr. Baiman is an economics professor at Benedictine University, When: 6:15 pm Wednesday March 13, 2019 Where: Signature Office 333 S Wabash Ave #2700 Chicago, IL …
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PRESENTATION RESCHEDULED The Battle of Lincoln Park by Daniel Kay Hertz
Daniel Kay Hertz author presentation The Battle of Lincoln Park