The Economist

Claire Barker, Doug Staske, and Jeff Gordon

In-person and Zoom

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

NO CLASS 11/27

The British Economist magazine supplies an outside viewpoint on the United States and a deep historical understanding of the rest of the world. It tackles economic and financial issues in detail but most often writes about the weekly issues in the news in impressive depth. All areas of the world are covered, as are updates in science, justice, international relationships, climate change, race, AI, family, and culture. We welcome new members wholeheartedly, as everyone brings expertise and a viewpoint to the table that enriches the discussion.

Reading materials:  The Economist Magazine

Facilitators:  Claire Barker has facilitated this group for 4.5 years. For 3 years, she has also participated in the monthly International Economist Readers Group (Britain, Canada, US). She is a retired internist and geriatrician who grew up in a financial family in Toronto and NYC. She’s enjoyed learning economics but even more so the wide variety of issues presented.

Doug Staske is a retired civil engineer who worked in private consulting, municipal, and county engineering fields, the last 10 years for Vermilion County, Il. Since retirement he has enjoyed participating in the Economist study group for six years, co-hosting for the last 3.5 years.

Jeff Gordon has been host of the Economist study group for eight years until 2019 and now is back as co-host!  Jeff is a retired UIUC researcher and educator in the field of building science. An enduring curiosity about world events led him to the Economist magazine. He enjoys the lively conversation and sharing of viewpoints that the study group encourages.