[Antiracism] Now Accepting Applications: Economics Training for Activists

[Heidi Garrett-Peltier]

The Center for Popular Economics
Invites you to its
2006 Summer Institute
Amherst, Massachusetts
July 23 – July 29
 
Learn how the economy works and gain tools to make your activism more
effective.
 
Core Classrooms:
* U.S. Economy 
* International Economy
 
Special Track:
* Alternative Economic Policies and Practices
 
The Summer Institute is a week-long intensive training in economics for
activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of
economics.  We focus on how economic systems impact our lives and work
every day.  Trainings are highly participatory and build on the
knowledge and experience of our participants.
 
U.S. Economy topics include:
-Race, Class and Gender
-Labor and the workplace
-Macroeconomics: fiscal and monetary policy
-Introduction to international economics
 
International Economy topics include:
-Brief history of the global economy
-International Trade
-International Production
-International FinanceCPE’s Summer 
 
No background in economics is necessary.
 
For more information, and for registration forms, please visit
www.populareconomics.org <http://www.populareconomics.org/>  
Or contact CPE by email:  <mailto:programs at populareconomics.org>
programs at populareconomics.org <mailto:programs at populareconomics.org >   
or call us at (413) 545-0743.  
 

Academic Credit: Academic Credit (3), Continuing Education Units (6.75),
and Massachusetts 
Professional Development Points (67.5) are available.
 
Fees: The fee for tuition and meals is $750. If you feel that you cannot
afford these fees, 
we strongly encourage you to apply for a scholarship. In past years
around 80% of 
participants received scholarship assistance. 
 
Scholarships: Our scholarships are based both on financial need and on
the applicant’s 
commitment to activism and social change. We are committed to making our
programs 
financially accessible. We will award scholarships on a rolling basis,
so the earlier you 
apply, the better. 
 
Housing: ‘Residential’ participants pay an extra $150 for 6 nights
lodging from Sunday 
through Friday night. (An extra night’s lodging is available for
Saturday, July 22 for $35 
to assist participants taking advantage of less expensive airline
tickets.) Bathrooms are 
shared, with separate facilities for men and women. The dorms are not
air conditioned but 
fans will be available. 
 
Meals: A fee for meals is included in the tuition. They are served in
the Amherst College 
Dining Commons and there is a wide selection of hot and cold meals
including vegetarian and 
vegan options. Meals are provided from Sunday dinner through Saturday
Breakfast. 
 
Children: We provide free childcare during all Institute programs. We
charge nominal fees 
for childrens’ meals and housing. Fees for room and board for children
can be found on the 
registration form. 
 
Late fees: There is an automatic $35 late fee for registration forms
received after 
June 15, 2006. 
 
Location and Facilities: The 2006 Summer Institute will be held at
Amherst College located 
in the beautiful Pioneer valley in Western Mass. Downtown Amherst, with
its wide selection 
of restaurants, cafes, bookstores and shops, is in easy walking
distance. There are hiking 
and biking trails nearby. All facilities are handicap accessible.
 

Center for Popular Economics
P.O. Box 785, Amherst, MA 01004
(413) 545-0743
website:  <http://www.populareconomics.org> www.populareconomics.org
email:  <mailto:programs at populareconomics.org>
programs at populareconomics.org
 
 
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