Economics

"Debt: The First 5,000 Years"

David Graeber

About the Program

David Graeber talks about the history of debt and its impact in the world over thousands of years.  During this event from Melville House Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, Professor Graeber is in discussion with Left Business Observer editor Doug Henwood, author of "Wall Street" and "After the New Economy" 

About the Authors

David Graeber

David Graeber teaches anthropology at University of London's Goldsmiths College.  He is the author of "Towards an Anthropological Theory of Value," "Lost People," and "Possibilities: Essays on Hierarchy, Rebellion, and Desire." 


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"Debt: The First 5,000 Years"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, September 18th at 1am (ET)
  • Monday, September 5th at 7am (ET)
  • Saturday, September 3rd at 7pm (ET)
  • Saturday, September 3rd at 12pm (ET)
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