This workshop was developed for the purpose of opening up the discourse around the economic crisis to low income working class people of color. The study of economics is often confined to “experts” with degrees in economics, but the assumption behind this tool is that its audience (those who experience most heavily the consequences of economic decision-making) are actually the most qualified to discuss and analyze the current economic crisis. Furthermore, claiming the power to do so is an essential aspect of de-marginalization. The purpose behind the discussion and analysis is to inform the group’s collective and individual actions.
