Fundamental Economics: First Principles

OVER TWO BILLION PEOPLE in today's world live on less than $2 a day. Economic experts agree that this is not a problem of production. The technology exists to feed, clothe, shelter, as well as to create wealth for not just 6 billion plus people, but many more. The problem is not a problem of production or technology, but of distribution. This is a scandal that should concern all of us.

Even here, in the mightiest city of the USA, homelessness is on the rise and it gets harder and harder to make a living. What is it that keeps us from achieving our economic potential?

Here is a course that demystifies the principles of economics. It provides the conceptual tools you need to understand boom/bust cycles, chronic poverty and other economic problems. No longer will economics be a frustrating, murky, "dismal science"!

Fundamental Economics: First Principles
For the Autumn '08 Term
Each class meets weekly for ten weeks

Monday, September 15th

  • 1 pm - Mr. Vesa Nelson
  • 6 pm - Dr. Cay Hehner
  • 6 pm - Mr. Marcial Cordon (in Spanish)
Tuesday, September 16th

  • 1 pm - Ms. Helen Breban
  • 6 pm - Mr. Bruce Oatman
Wednesday, September 17th

  • 6 pm - Daniel Kryston, Esq.
Thursday, September 18th

  • 6 pm - Mr. Vesa Nelson
  • 6 pm - Dr. M. R. Mukeni-Beya (in French)