Dr. Mark Hauser of DePaul University will address the importance of understanding informal markets, and examine the ways in which peoples uprooted from West Africa and forced into labor in Jamaica adapted to their oppressive social environment, transforming the political economy of Jamaica.

Each 45- to 60-minute lecture is slide-illustrated, and opportunity is provided after the lecture for questions and discussion. Please call Sandy at (708) 349-3908 for further information.