Part 1, Chapter 1, The Economy and Economics, p. 17
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Forget about the market updates. Here's a better way to find out about the economy-your economy. Take a walk. And ask some questions.
— Jim Stanford
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About Jim Stanford
Jim Stanford is the resident economist for the Canadian Auto Workers and founder of the Progressive Economics Forum. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research.
About Jim Stanford
Jim Stanford is the resident economist for the Canadian Auto Workers and founder of the Progressive Economics Forum. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research.
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