One of the problems with an economic slowdown is that governments try to fix it, with consequences for businesses that can backfire and make things worse.

Mick Fleming is the President of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, where he serves the needs of 1,400 chambers of commerce and related organizations. Mick’s diverse career has included teaching, coaching, publishing, management, marketing and lobbying positions. He wrote a book about effective grassroots lobbying techniques: Making Your Chamber Make a Difference. 

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