What is the Purpose of the Economic Club of San Francisco?

The Economic Club of San Francisco was formed in 2004 to provide a forum for discussing questions of political economy, monetary systems and tax policy from a perspective that is often ignored by academia, by politicians and by the financial press.  The books on the reading list, as well as the subjects for discussion are chosen with reference to their tendency to challenge the prevailing paradigm.

Through discussions during regular monthly meetings, and/or by joining the Economic Club's online discussion group, members can gain an understanding of economic and social problems which they would otherwise not have acquired by relying only on their college education, television news and financial press. The motto of the Economic Club of San Francisco is "Sapere aude".

For an invitation to join the online discussion group, please send a request to info@economicclubsf.com

Club Rules

• Members will exhibit normal social behavior when attending a club meeting.
• Members will be respectful of the opinions of fellow members or other meeting attendees.
• Members will limit their discussion to the subject on the meeting agenda and/or the topic chosen by the club leadership.
• Members will acknowledge and will be guided by the directions of the discussion leader.
• Members will adhere to the requirements and rules of the meeting facility.

Individuals who desire to join the Economic Club of San Francisco are asked to agree to the above stated rules in writing.  A membership application form is available by writing to:

Economic Club of San Francisco

540 Arballo Drive

San Francisco, CA 94132

415-585-6515

or by asking for a membership application at the regular monthly meeting.

Members must attend a meeting at least once a year to remain on the membership roll.

Who We Are

          The Economic Club of San Francisco was founded in 2004 by Ingo Bischoff,  its current president.  The mission of the Economic Club of San Francisco is to provide a forum to gather and to discuss questions of  political economy.  Interested individuals over the age of seventeen are invited to join.

          To provide to the general public with  an opportunity for a formal education in Political Economy, the Economic Club of San Francisco keeps a close relationship with the  San Francisco School of Economics. 

          The San Francisco School of Economics offers a course  on"Fundamental Economics" based on the book "Progress and Poverty" written and published by Henry George in San Francisco in 1879. 

          The San Francisco School of Economics offers a course on "Money and Banking" based on work by  Dr. Antal E. Fekete, Professor Emeritus of the Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

           The San Francisco School of Economics offers a third course on the ideas behind the creation of the "United States Constitution" based on the book "Decision in Philadelphia" by Christopher and James Collier. 

The above outlined courses are offered in a class room setting once a year.  These courses are also  available as On-Demand Webinars, and they are discussed in interactive online Web Workshops.   For schedules and fees of class room courses and webinars, please consult the website of the San Francisco School of Economics at www.sfschoolofeconomics.com .