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Walls and Bridges: Creating Connections in a Chaotic World

Ben Atkinson, PhD
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Exploring how to make local economies more open in the face of threats from abroad

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    PhD Economics with 25+ years in public, private, and academic sectors. Currently with MBA Research and Deciduous Corp. Primary expertise in International Economics and Industrial Organization, including transport and retail gasoline.

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