Introducing Progress & Poverty

When:
March 15, 2018 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
2018-03-15T18:15:00-05:00
2018-03-15T20:00:00-05:00
Where:
Chicago Loop (333 S Wabash)
333 S Wabash Ave #2700
Chicago, IL 60604
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Chuck Metalitz
312 450-2906
Photo credit: Jason Tester Guerrilla Futures (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Yes, it is possible to end poverty in America — or any independent nation — by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. Not just the poor, but everyone would have the opportunity to earn a decent living and enjoy better quality of life. Henry George, a prominent American philosopher and economist of the late 19th century, was the leading advocate of this reform. His book on the subject, Progress & Poverty, was probably the best-selling nonfiction work of his time, sparked a movement which brought prosperity to several American communities and foreign countries.

Introducing Progress & Poverty is a program by the Henry George School of Chicago, outlining the principles George advocated, how and why they work, and their potential for solving today’s problems in this city and elsewhere.  We’ll present this program on Saturday, March 10 and again on Thursday, March 15. Attendance is without charge or obligation.

For those wanting in-depth understanding of the logic and implications of Progress & Poverty, an extended course will be offered starting later in March.

PREREGISTRATION MANDATORY. This program is free, but due to building policies you must pre-register by email or by phoning us at 312 450-2906.

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