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Monday Macro: The realities of growing South Dakota's economy

On today's show...

We explore pathways to grow South Dakota's economy. Our Monday Macro guests share what growth could look like and unpack the state's six target areas.

Joe Santos, Ph.D., is the director of the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University, where he also leads the Dykhouse program in Money, Banking and Regulation.

Bill Even is the commissioner of the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (1:10 to 27:00).

Read Santos' full blog post.

We then learn the basics of who pays for tariffs and why governments love "stealth taxes" (27:00 to 48:40).

Rick Kahler is a financial therapist, wealth advisor and founder of the Kahler Financial Group in Rapid City.

Read Kahler's full blog post.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.