Hi, I'm Graham.
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Recent writing
Essays on productivity, building, and what's actually working.
Where Nova Scotia's ocean opportunity lies
Nova Scotia can sell ocean technology worldwide. Research, paying customers and lessons from other ocean economies show where we should invest next.
Big business and competition in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada needs firms that invest and innovate. Research on family control, suppliers and competition suggests how to help more businesses grow.
Nova Scotia's Lost Century: a review
Ian Thompson makes a welcome case for Nova Scotia's ambition. His paddling chapter also shows what I wanted more of: an explanation of how success develops.
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