Introducing Progress & Poverty-- Where Affordability Comes From

We’re told that unemployment is low and prosperity reigns. It may be easier to find a job, 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.

And understanding how the economy works isn’t difficult either, once you look around and ask yourself a few questions.

In less than two hours, you’ll gain new insight into the causes of low wages and economic stagnation, and examine a proposal to create genu­ine opportunity for everyone willing to work.

This free event provides an outline of Henry George's key ideas and how they apply today. If you want a more detailed understanding, you can enroll in our Progress & Poverty course.

Join us in person at the Henry George School at Signature Offices on March 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (Central Time)

Preregistration required. This free event is held at our shared office space, Signature Offices at 333 S Wabash #2700. Building management requires an advance list of all attendees, and upon arrival you will need to show identification to the security desk. If this is a problem for you, email us ([email protected])and we will try to work out an alternative arrangement.

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