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Opinion: Better use of physics and information science can help move beyond outdated economic theories

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August 11, 2021

Applying the ideas and tools of physics and information science — rather than relying on social science theory and outmoded economic concepts — can help develop sustainable businesses and increase regional economic diversification and growth, Randal Adcock, co-founder and chair of Wayfinders Business Co-operative, says in an op-ed.

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Organizations: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oxford Martin School's Institute for New Economic Thinking, and Wayfinders Business Co-operative
People: César Hidalgo, Eric Beinhocker, and Randal Adcock
Topics: economic development, investment, new economic thinking, regional economic diversification, stimulating innovation, and using physics and information science to manage economic development

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