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Rebuilding Michigan with Clean Energy: A Conversation with Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
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Jennifer Granholm served as the former two-term Governor of Michigan (2003-2010), and Michigan Attorney General (1999-2003). Granholm lead Michigan through unprecedented economic hardships while pioneering clean energy policies and diversifying the state’s economy. I feel compelled as a Harris policy student to ask what many of my peers have been…
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The Impact of Financing on Labor Markets in Developing Countries
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Most firms in today’s economy are dependent on financial services such as lending or insurance. Developed countries are at the forefront of financial availability in terms of both institutions and regulations. By ensuring broad access to finance, countries provide support to the firms that operate within their borders, supporting economic…
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The Metropolitan Revolution: An Interview with Houston Mayor Annise Parker
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Mayor Annise Parker discusses the innovative nature of cities and the accomplishments of Houston.
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Signing On for Employment: The Impacts of Broadband Internet Expansion
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Access to broadband Internet leads to an increase in employment rates in rural communities and skilled-labor industries.