A Tale of Two Cities: Inequitable Capital Flows in Chicago’s Neighborhoods
Spencer Doar
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In this video from MarketsWiki Education’s World of Opportunity event, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives President David Doig talks about rectifying income inequality and making Chicago’s South and West Sides a welcoming place for investments.
Produced by Mike Forrester
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The Coming Currency War: Digital Money vs. the Dollar
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