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Info Session: An Exploration of Rural American Economies Study Group
March 10 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
All students are welcome to join us for an informational session about the opportunity to participate in a 6-week Growth Lab study Group on Rural Economies. The info session will include an introductory presentation and Q&A by the Growth Lab and virtual participation by the Wyoming Business Council and/or New Mexico Economic Development Department.
RSVP is required. Lunch will be provided.
Optional preparation for info session: “What everyone should know about rural America ahead of the 2024 election” and “Rural America’s economies are often left out by a design flaw in federal funding.”
About the study group:
This study group will meet weekly over six weeks (Mondays 4-5:30PM) to introduce and discuss issues facing rural economies across the United States and relevant national, state, and local strategies. The study group will bring in learnings and guests from the Growth Lab’s multi-year research project in Wyoming and new research in New Mexico, as well as material from the Brookings Institution’s Reimagining Rural Policy program.
Application is required. Apply by Friday, March 13.
For more information about the six sessions, visit growthlab.hks.harvard.edu/study-groups.