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Why a conservative economist moved to the country

Sounding an alarm on economic dysfunction by practicing sustainable living

01/15/2014 | Rating NR

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Why a conservative economist moved to the country

Clip: 1/15/2014 | 8m 30s

Sounding an alarm on economic dysfunction by practicing sustainable living

Economics correspondent Paul Solman profiles Chris Martenson, a former science professional who gave up his large home and high-status job for life in rural Massachusetts. From there he began expressing his deep dissatisfaction with the way the U.S. economy works and garnered a growing following on his website, Peak Prosperity.

01/15/2014 | Rating NR

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