Thursday 07

INEQUALITY AND INSTABILITY: WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY? Economist James K. Galbraith talks about his forthcoming book, in which he argues increased inequality is a product of market deregulation and windfall profits in finance.

7pm. 5604 Manor Rd.
$10 suggested donation. www.5604manor.org.

TEXAS SUSTAINABLE FARMING CONFERENCE The Texas Organic Farm­ers and Gardeners Association hosts this conference to bring practical information to consumers and producers alike, on everything from product labeling to urban homesteading.
The keynote speaker is Jim Hightower. Feb. 7-10. Hilton Austin Airport, 9515 New Airport Dr. $90-$165. www.tofga.org.

Friday 08

CITYWIDE WORK FROM HOME DAY The Social Good Summit of Austin wants to get 10,000 cars off the road for a day to take one small step to improve air quality in our city. (Maybe run the plan by your boss first, just to be safe.)
www.socialgoodsummitaustin.org.

This article appears in February 8 • 2013.

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