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Economic forum to include Nobel winner

By Misty Williams
Oct 17, 2011

A Nobel Peace Prize winner is among those who will speak at today economic conference organized by the University System of Georgia.

Muhammad Yunus won the prize in 2006 and has championed microcredit, providing small loans to those in poverty to spur entrepreneurship. College students will share their proposals to promote jobs and address other community issues.

The event will be at the Ferst Center at Georgia Tech. More information: www.usg.edu. LAURA DIAMOND

ed by Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a nervous system disorder that leads to tremors and difficulty with walking, movement and coordination.

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