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Justin Yifu Lin's work on New Structural Economics (NSE) was a breath of fresh air for me when I first read it years ago and continues to be because it bridged the gap between classic structuralism...

As artificial intelligence, agents, space, immigration, and trade wars dominate the conversation today, I wanted to take a step back and discuss economic development again. For much of the Global South, watching as these radical shifts unfold, returning to grounding conversations about economic growth, happiness, and prosperity is vital.

Nigeria is home to by far the highest number of startups in Africa, and over the past few years, these startups have received a large amount of venture funding — over $1 billion in 2022 by one estimate. These startups are looking to hire a local workforce, but a stark difference exists between the skills employers look for and the skills Nigerian applicants have when they graduate from universities.

In pursuit of a comprehensive understanding of the localized distribution of affordable housing, our research focuses on the county of San Francisco. This study undertakes an exploration of various neighborhood-level characteristics that conceivably influence the spatial arrangement of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and subsidized housing within San Francisco County.

This engagement represented a comprehensive and holistic experience, affording me the opportunity to actively participate in the entire project lifecycle, spanning from initial customer discovery endeavors to the intricacies of software development, culminating in comprehensive staff training...