My Speech at Kansas State University

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By David Henderson, Jan 24 2017

This Thursday, I will be speaking at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

Title of Talk: “Economic Inequality: Popular Misconceptions and Important Facts”

Thursday, January 26, 2017
6:30 PM
Waters 231

Underwritten by Fred and Mary Koch Foundation

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My Speech at Kansas State University

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