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Unsung Economists #1: Sadie Alexander

The Indicator from Planet Money

Unsung Economists #1: Sadie Alexander

Unsung Economists #1: Sadie Alexander

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Sadie Alexander was the first African-American to earn a PhD in economics. We think her contributions deserve another look.

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