Starting in January: Progress & Poverty, Applied Economics, more

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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. Both sessions are free, but building management requires that you pre-register, which can be done thru Eventbrite for January 9 and January 16.   Both sessions are at 333 S Wabash, and start at 6:15PM.  If you’re intruigued, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for our full Progress & Poverty course which begins January 23.

For those who’ve already taken Progress & Poverty with us or another Henry George School, or the equivalent course at the Henry George Institute or elsewhere, we also offer the advanced Applied Economics: International Trade course.

 

 

Henry George Day is September 2; Introducing Progress and Poverty September 17

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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 obscure, once you understand how the economy works.

Henry George’s classic work, Progress and Poverty, is a superb guide in this endeavor. It draws on ideas of the great classical econo­mists, historians, and philoso­phers. Thoughtful academics, acti­vists and others in subsequent de­cades have brought the ideas up to date and showed how they’re even more applicable in the 21st century.

In less than two hours, Introducing Progress and Poverty provides an overview of the course and the ideas therein. Even if you have no intention of enrolling in the ten-session course, this first session will change your understanding of where the economy is headed, why, and how it might go elsewhere.  There’s no obligation but preregistration is required.

Also, we’ll wish HG a happy 180th birthday at our customary Henry George Day celebration in Evanston on September 2 (labor day).  This is a potluck and all friends of the School are welcome. Information here.

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, and the rest on July 23. Details on our events page.

Also, the Council of Georgist Organizations will hold its 2019 conference in Pittsburgh on July 23-27.  Full details are on the CGO site.

 

Lindy Davies died this week

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A big loss for Georgist education.  Lindy Davies, head of the Henry George Institute, died Tuesday.  Thru HGI or otherwise, Lindy was the source of much of the material used in our classes, including a helpful series of videos.  He also oversaw online and paper correspondence courses for HGI, and was Editor of the Georgist Journal.

Unfortunately, the family are left with serious medical bills.  Donations are welcome at their gofundme page.

Illinois Pension Solutions

image of Michael Belsky
Mike Belskey (Photo by Robert Kozloff)

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

Registration is required for this free presentation.
email events@hgchicago.org or call 312 362-9302

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, 2019

Where:

Levy Center
300 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

Contact:

Chuck Metalitz
phone 312 362-9302
email chuck@hgchicago.org

Creating Dollars to Fund the Green New Deal: Taxing Rentiers to Prevent Inflation

Ron Baiman
Ron Baiman

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 60604

Registration is required for this free presentation.
email events@hgchicago.org or call 312 362-9302.

PRESENTATION RESCHEDULED The Battle of Lincoln Park by Daniel Kay Hertz

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Daniel Kay Hertz, author of The Battle of Lincoln Park

This presentation has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 6:15 pm.

Daniel Kay Hertz will speak on his new book The Battle of Lincoln Park: Urban Renewal and Gentrification in Chicago. The book tells the intriguing tale of conflict between long-time residents that gave the area its characters and newly arrived young professionals renovating homes, and developers using Chicago-style clout to get what they want.

When: 6:15 PM
Thursday March 7, 2019

Where: Signature Office
333 S Wabash Ave #2700
Chicago IL 60604

Registration is required for this free event.
email events@hgchicago.org or call 312 362-9302