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Newsletter on the intersections developmental econ, geopolitics, finance, and African history. Bio: Ghanaian-American, MIT grad, Data Analytics & Product Manager @ Big Entertainment firm. Ex- Aerospace Engineer. Not an expert, but always learning.
Data updated 4 months ago
Engagement Rate
0.00%
Economics category average
Quality Score
Engagement vs Economics
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Based on 166 Economics newsletters tracked
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Posts per Week
0.5
median: 1.1
Publishing Consistency
57/100
median: 66/100
Subscribers
6K
median: 2K
Publishing Frequency
Previously Bi-weekly
Inactive — last post 4 months agoEconomics Pricing
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