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The Country Economist

Michael J. Hicks

Economic and policy analysis for America's forgotten and under studied regions

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    The Country Economist . . . is a publication by Michael Hicks, the George & Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Economics, and Director of Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research.

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