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Dave Batker - Ecological Economist

Magnuson Park - Theater 47 - (Seattle Musical Theater Space)
Seattle, WA

The Mountaineers Foundation invites you to attend a presentation by ecological economist Dave Batker. Dave will share a humorous, edgy, factual, timely and highly-visual presentation about the American economy today, challenging the ways we measure economic success-especially the Gross Domestic Product-and offering an answer to the question: What's the Economy For, Anyway? and share a 40-minute film produced by John de Graaf, award-winning Seattle film maker with such titles to his credit as 'Affluenza,' "Silent Killer," and 'Buyer Be Fair'.

Using Gifford Pinchot's idea that the economy's purpose is "the greatest good for the greatest number over the longest run," Batker compares the performance of the U.S. economy with that of other industrial countries in terms of providing a high quality of life, fairness and ecological sustainability, concluding that when you do the numbers, we come out near the bottom in nearly every category.
You will also be able to visit exhibits from some of the many organizations that have been helped by grants from the Foundation, made possible by generous donors like you. With your help, the Foundation provides funds for environmental conservation, education, and preservation of wilderness for recreation, including the awe-inspiring 460-acre Rhododendron Preserve.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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