Richard D. Wolff
SPEAKER: Richard D. Wolff, Ph.D.
TOPIC: Capitalism Hits the Fan
(DVD, approx. 59 mins.)
DATE: Thursday, March 28
6:15 pm Social Get Together
6:45 pm Dinner
7:15 pm Program
With breath taking clarity, renowned University of Massachusetts Economic’s Professor breaks down the root cause of today’s economic crisis showing how it was decades in the making and in fact, reflects seismic failures within the structures of American style capitalism itself. Wolff traces the source of economics crisis to the 1970s, when wages began to stagnate and American workers were forced into a dysfunctional spiral borrowing and debt that ultimately exploded in the mortgage meltdown.
By placing the crisis within this larger historical and systemic frame, Wolff argues convincingly that both the government ‘bailouts’ and calls for increased market regulation will not be enough to address the real causes of the crisis-in the end suggesting that more fundamental changes will be necessary to avoid future catastrophes. Richly illustrated with graphics and charts, this is a superb introduction that allows ordinary citizens to comprehend and react to the unraveling economic crisis.
Lamar Thorpe is a proud United States Navy veteran and a two time graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Nat Simons
Our own San Ramon Valley Democratic Club member, Nat Simons, a former Professor of Economics, Ohio State University, will critique the presentation and lead a discussion.
6:15 pm Social Get Together
6:45 pm Dinner
7:15 pm Program
Even if you opt to attend just the meeting, please join us at 6:15 pm to talk to socialize and have fun.
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club
711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA 94526
(925) 735-5700
Members & Invited Guests: $25
Non-members: $30 ($25 for dinner and $5 requested donation to help offset program costs)
Presentation only $5 (requested donation)
Please email Jim Donnelly that you are coming by Monday, March 25 (we need a ‘head count’ for the dinner). Thank you for your help.
RSVP: To make certain you have a dinner, please RSVP.
Mail checks, made out to Jim Donnelly, to 373 Century Circle, Danville, CA 94526
Or call him at (925) 570-9289
Richard D. Wolff
By placing the crisis within this larger historical and systemic frame, Wolff argues convincingly that both the government ‘bailouts’ and calls for increased market regulation will not be enough to address the real causes of the crisis-in the end suggesting that more fundamental changes will be necessary to avoid future catastrophes. Richly illustrated with graphics and charts, this is a superb introduction that allows ordinary citizens to comprehend and react to the unraveling economic crisis.
Lamar Thorpe is a proud United States Navy veteran and a two time graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Nat Simons
6:15 pm Social Get Together
6:45 pm Dinner
7:15 pm Program
Even if you opt to attend just the meeting, please join us at 6:15 pm to talk to socialize and have fun.
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club
711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA 94526
(925) 735-5700
Members & Invited Guests: $25
Non-members: $30 ($25 for dinner and $5 requested donation to help offset program costs)
Presentation only $5 (requested donation)
Please email Jim Donnelly that you are coming by Monday, March 25 (we need a ‘head count’ for the dinner). Thank you for your help.
RSVP: To make certain you have a dinner, please RSVP.
Mail checks, made out to Jim Donnelly, to 373 Century Circle, Danville, CA 94526
Or call him at (925) 570-9289