The Economist highlights Leonard Wantchekon's founding of the African School of Economics

The Economist highlights Professor Leonard Wantchekon's founding of the African School of Economics and his personal journey to become an Ivy League professor in their article "Trust, slavery and the African School of Economics".

https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/23/trust-slavery-and-the-african-school-of-economics

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