San Francisco Mensa Friends

 
 
 

We are reading "Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy" (5th Edition, 2014) by Thomas Sowell one chapter a week.

Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions. (According to basic books.com)

If you don’t want to buy your own copy, your local library probably has a copy of the book and most libraries also subscribe to a service called Overdrive that has audio and ebooks. When I did a google search, it showed a host of options to buy it for $5-10 used.

Chapter Calendar Overview:

Jan 5 - Chapter 1: What Is Economics?

PART I: PRICES AND MARKETS

Jan 12 - Chapter 2: The Role of Prices

Jan 19 - Chapter 3: Price Controls

Jan 26 - Chapter 4: An Overview of Prices

PART II: INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE

Feb 2 - Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of Businesses

Feb 9 - Chapter 6: The Role of Profits–and Losses

Feb 16 - Chapter 7: The Economics of Big Business

Feb 23 - Chapter 8: Regulation and Anti-Trust Laws

Mar 2 - Chapter 9: Market and Non-Market Economies

PART III: WORK AND PAY

Mar 9 - Chapter 10: Productivity and Pay

Mar 16 - Chapter 11: Minimum Wage Laws

Mar 23 - Chapter 12: Special Problems in Labor Markets

PART IV: TIME AND RISK

Mar 30 - Chapter 13: Investment

Apr 6 - Chapter 14: Stocks, Bonds and Insurance

Apr 13 - Chapter 15: Special Problems of Time and Risk

PART V: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

Apr 20 - Chapter 16: National Output

Apr 27 - Chapter 17: Money and the Banking System

May 4 - Chapter 18: Government Functions

May 11 - Chapter 19: Government Finance

May 18 - Chapter 20: Special Problems in the National Economy

PART VI: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY

May 25 - Chapter 21: International Trade

June 1 - Chapter 22: International Transfers of Wealth

June 8 - Chapter 23: International Disparities in Wealth

PART VII: SPECIAL ECONOMIC ISSUES

June 15 - Chapter 24: Myths About Markets

June 22 - Chapter 25: “Non-Economic” Values

June 29 - Chapter 26: The History of Economics

Jul 6 -- Skip

Jul 13 - Chapter 27: Parting Thoughts

This is joint Mensa Oregon and SFRM event

 
 
 

We are reading "Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy" (5th Edition, 2014) by Thomas Sowell one chapter a week.

Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions. (According to basic books.com)

If you don’t want to buy your own copy, your local library probably has a copy of the book and most libraries also subscribe to a service called Overdrive that has audio and ebooks. When I did a google search, it showed a host of options to buy it for $5-10 used.

Chapter Calendar Overview:

Jan 5 - Chapter 1: What Is Economics?

PART I: PRICES AND MARKETS

Jan 12 - Chapter 2: The Role of Prices

Jan 19 - Chapter 3: Price Controls

Jan 26 - Chapter 4: An Overview of Prices

PART II: INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE

Feb 2 - Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of Businesses

Feb 9 - Chapter 6: The Role of Profits–and Losses

Feb 16 - Chapter 7: The Economics of Big Business

Feb 23 - Chapter 8: Regulation and Anti-Trust Laws

Mar 2 - Chapter 9: Market and Non-Market Economies

PART III: WORK AND PAY

Mar 9 - Chapter 10: Productivity and Pay

Mar 16 - Chapter 11: Minimum Wage Laws

Mar 23 - Chapter 12: Special Problems in Labor Markets

PART IV: TIME AND RISK

Mar 30 - Chapter 13: Investment

Apr 6 - Chapter 14: Stocks, Bonds and Insurance

Apr 13 - Chapter 15: Special Problems of Time and Risk

PART V: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

Apr 20 - Chapter 16: National Output

Apr 27 - Chapter 17: Money and the Banking System

May 4 - Chapter 18: Government Functions

May 11 - Chapter 19: Government Finance

May 18 - Chapter 20: Special Problems in the National Economy

PART VI: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY

May 25 - Chapter 21: International Trade

June 1 - Chapter 22: International Transfers of Wealth

June 8 - Chapter 23: International Disparities in Wealth

PART VII: SPECIAL ECONOMIC ISSUES

June 15 - Chapter 24: Myths About Markets

June 22 - Chapter 25: “Non-Economic” Values

June 29 - Chapter 26: The History of Economics

Jul 6 -- Skip

Jul 13 - Chapter 27: Parting Thoughts

This is joint Mensa Oregon and SFRM event

 
 
 

We are reading "Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy" (5th Edition, 2014) by Thomas Sowell one chapter a week.

Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions. (According to basic books.com)

If you don’t want to buy your own copy, your local library probably has a copy of the book and most libraries also subscribe to a service called Overdrive that has audio and ebooks. When I did a google search, it showed a host of options to buy it for $5-10 used.

Chapter Calendar Overview:

Jan 5 - Chapter 1: What Is Economics?

PART I: PRICES AND MARKETS

Jan 12 - Chapter 2: The Role of Prices

Jan 19 - Chapter 3: Price Controls

Jan 26 - Chapter 4: An Overview of Prices

PART II: INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE

Feb 2 - Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of Businesses

Feb 9 - Chapter 6: The Role of Profits–and Losses

Feb 16 - Chapter 7: The Economics of Big Business

Feb 23 - Chapter 8: Regulation and Anti-Trust Laws

Mar 2 - Chapter 9: Market and Non-Market Economies

PART III: WORK AND PAY

Mar 9 - Chapter 10: Productivity and Pay

Mar 16 - Chapter 11: Minimum Wage Laws

Mar 23 - Chapter 12: Special Problems in Labor Markets

PART IV: TIME AND RISK

Mar 30 - Chapter 13: Investment

Apr 6 - Chapter 14: Stocks, Bonds and Insurance

Apr 13 - Chapter 15: Special Problems of Time and Risk

PART V: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

Apr 20 - Chapter 16: National Output

Apr 27 - Chapter 17: Money and the Banking System

May 4 - Chapter 18: Government Functions

May 11 - Chapter 19: Government Finance

May 18 - Chapter 20: Special Problems in the National Economy

PART VI: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY

May 25 - Chapter 21: International Trade

June 1 - Chapter 22: International Transfers of Wealth

June 8 - Chapter 23: International Disparities in Wealth

PART VII: SPECIAL ECONOMIC ISSUES

June 15 - Chapter 24: Myths About Markets

June 22 - Chapter 25: “Non-Economic” Values

June 29 - Chapter 26: The History of Economics

Jul 6 -- Skip

Jul 13 - Chapter 27: Parting Thoughts

This is joint Mensa Oregon and SFRM event

 
 
 

We are reading "Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy" (5th Edition, 2014) by Thomas Sowell one chapter a week.

Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions. (According to basic books.com)

If you don’t want to buy your own copy, your local library probably has a copy of the book and most libraries also subscribe to a service called Overdrive that has audio and ebooks. When I did a google search, it showed a host of options to buy it for $5-10 used.

Chapter Calendar Overview:

Jan 5 - Chapter 1: What Is Economics?

PART I: PRICES AND MARKETS

Jan 12 - Chapter 2: The Role of Prices

Jan 19 - Chapter 3: Price Controls

Jan 26 - Chapter 4: An Overview of Prices

PART II: INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE

Feb 2 - Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of Businesses

Feb 9 - Chapter 6: The Role of Profits–and Losses

Feb 16 - Chapter 7: The Economics of Big Business

Feb 23 - Chapter 8: Regulation and Anti-Trust Laws

Mar 2 - Chapter 9: Market and Non-Market Economies

PART III: WORK AND PAY

Mar 9 - Chapter 10: Productivity and Pay

Mar 16 - Chapter 11: Minimum Wage Laws

Mar 23 - Chapter 12: Special Problems in Labor Markets

PART IV: TIME AND RISK

Mar 30 - Chapter 13: Investment

Apr 6 - Chapter 14: Stocks, Bonds and Insurance

Apr 13 - Chapter 15: Special Problems of Time and Risk

PART V: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY

Apr 20 - Chapter 16: National Output

Apr 27 - Chapter 17: Money and the Banking System

May 4 - Chapter 18: Government Functions

May 11 - Chapter 19: Government Finance

May 18 - Chapter 20: Special Problems in the National Economy

PART VI: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY

May 25 - Chapter 21: International Trade

June 1 - Chapter 22: International Transfers of Wealth

June 8 - Chapter 23: International Disparities in Wealth

PART VII: SPECIAL ECONOMIC ISSUES

June 15 - Chapter 24: Myths About Markets

June 22 - Chapter 25: “Non-Economic” Values

June 29 - Chapter 26: The History of Economics

Jul 6 -- Skip

Jul 13 - Chapter 27: Parting Thoughts

This is joint Mensa Oregon and SFRM event

 
 
 

It's Friday!!

Mix up your favorite drink cook up some finger food and wind down from your busy week.

You won't have to drive to and from a bar so you won't have to count drinks and can visit us from all over the world.

Come celebrate with interesting or silly conversation there's no telling where our talk will end up

 
 
 

We are reading "Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy" (5th Edition, 2014) by Thomas Sowell one chapter a week.

Basic Economics is a citizen’s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives they create, rather than the goals they proclaim. With clear explanations of the entire field, from rent control and the rise and fall of businesses to the international balance of payments, this is the first book for anyone who wishes to understand how the economy functions. (According to basic books.com)

If you don’t want to buy your own copy, your local library probably has a copy of the book and most libraries also subscribe to a service called Overdrive that has audio and ebooks. When I did a google search, it showed a host of options to buy it for $5-10 used.

Chapter Calendar Overview:

Jan 5 - Chapter 1: What Is Economics?

PART I: PRICES AND MARKETS
Jan 12 - Chapter 2: The Role of Prices
Jan 19 - Chapter 3: Price Controls
Jan 26 - Chapter 4: An Overview of Prices

PART II: INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
Feb 2 - Chapter 5: The Rise and Fall of Businesses
Feb 9 - Chapter 6: The Role of Profits–and Losses
Feb 16 - Chapter 7: The Economics of Big Business
Feb 23 - Chapter 8: Regulation and Anti-Trust Laws
Mar 2 - Chapter 9: Market and Non-Market Economies

PART III: WORK AND PAY
Mar 9 - Chapter 10: Productivity and Pay
Mar 16 - Chapter 11: Minimum Wage Laws
Mar 23 - Chapter 12: Special Problems in Labor Markets

PART IV: TIME AND RISK
Mar 30 - Chapter 13: Investment
Apr 6 - Chapter 14: Stocks, Bonds and Insurance
Apr 13 - Chapter 15: Special Problems of Time and Risk

PART V: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
Apr 20 - Chapter 16: National Output
Apr 27 - Chapter 17: Money and the Banking System
May 4 - Chapter 18: Government Functions
May 11 - Chapter 19: Government Finance
May 18 - Chapter 20: Special Problems in the National Economy

PART VI: THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
May 25 - Chapter 21: International Trade
June 1 - Chapter 22: International Transfers of Wealth
June 8 - Chapter 23: International Disparities in Wealth

PART VII: SPECIAL ECONOMIC ISSUES
June 15 - Chapter 24: Myths About Markets
June 22 - Chapter 25: “Non-Economic” Values
June 29 - Chapter 26: The History of Economics
Jul 6 -- Skip: See you at the AG in Reno :) --
Jul 13 - Chapter 27: Parting Thoughts

This is joint Mensa Oregon and SFRM event

 
 
 

Janet Silver Shent will share excerpts from my as yet unpublished memoir, Act II: Reboot in a Toy Store, as well as her columns. Act II begins with a divorce at age forty-five, reveals her comic forays in the singles world, and opens up about late-life remarriage with poignancy and humor.

Among them:
My Limousine Ride with an Oakland Drug Lord (unpublished)
**---**Felix Mitchell, notorious head of a heroin operation, fronted as a limousine operator, and I hired his agency for a fashion shoot.
Why Am I Dogpaddling in a Duck Pond?
**--**Suddenly solo at age forty-five, I plunged into the world of singles and lost my footing
Finding True Love in a Toy Store
— Defying the odds, a fifty-plus editor married a man whom she met through a personals ad — without lying about her age. See A Match Made in Newsprint.

Janet is an award-winning newspaper columnist and reporter and has traveled to thirty-six countries on five continents, and adventure has a way of finding her. Born in New York, B.A. cum laude Oberlin, M.A. U. of Michigan, studied at University of Glasgow. Longtime fashion and features writer, Oakland Tribune, retired senior editor and current columnist, J. the Jewish News of Northern California. Freelance book editor. Janet lives in Palo Alto with her husband, engineer-inventor-baritone Allen Podell, and they sing together in three chorales. At home, they enjoy spending time with children and grandchildren. A self-described haphazard gourmet and soup grandma, Janet grows her own herbs and makes her own bone broth.
Columns and articles are online at Google or MuckRack.com. Here are links to my last two columns in J. the Jewish News of Northern California: Cruising in the Time of Covid and André Leon Talley, Oprah and Me.

 
 
 

It's Friday!!

Mix up your favorite drink cook up some finger food and wind down from your busy week.

You won't have to drive to and from a bar so you won't have to count drinks and can visit us from all over the world.

Come celebrate with interesting or silly conversation there's no telling where our talk will end up

 
 
 

It's Friday!!

Mix up your favorite drink cook up some finger food and wind down from your busy week.

You won't have to drive to and from a bar so you won't have to count drinks and can visit us from all over the world.

Come celebrate with interesting or silly conversation there's no telling where our talk will end up

 
 
 

It's Friday!!

Mix up your favorite drink cook up some finger food and wind down from your busy week.

You won't have to drive to and from a bar so you won't have to count drinks and can visit us from all over the world.

Come celebrate with interesting or silly conversation there's no telling where our talk will end up