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Andre M. Perry is a professor of practice of economics at Washington University of St. Louis. A nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education, Perry is the author of "Black Power Scorecard: Measuring the  Racial Gap and What We Can Do to Close It," published by Henry Holt earlier this year. His 2020 book, “Know Your Price: Valuing Black  Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities,” was published by Brookings Press. Perry’s research focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion. Perry’s recent scholarship at Brookings examines well-being across racial groups and regions in America, focusing on how investments in critical assets can lead to thriving.  Perry is a regular contributor to MSNBC and has been featured by numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Nation, CNN, PBS, National Public Radio, NBC, and ABC.