Prof. Richard Wolff: Global Capitalism: August 2015 Monthly Update

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Cross-posting for interested parties:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017286266

Published on Aug 13, 2015


Capitalism, the Vanishing Middle and the Poor

Judson Memorial Church
Assembly Hall
239 Thompson Street at Washington Square, Manhattan

Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work, Left Forum, and Judson Memorial Church

These programs begin with 30 minutes of short updates on important economic events of the last month. Then Wolff analyzes several major economic issues. For this Aug. 12, these will include:

1. Puerto Rico joins Detroit, Greece, etc. on capitalism’s list of victims
2. Why workers’ coops are key to the new “socialism for the 21st century”
3. Today’s assaults on workers’ pensions: analysis and real opposition

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[haikugal]

1. Thanks! I love these... n/t

K&R

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2. I loved the explanation on Puerto Rico's crisis, much like Greece, predatory capitalism at work.

His talks are a must, IMHO.

[haikugal]

3. It's all predatory...I had a friend that was like that about men, any man....LOL

Yes, they are a must!!!!