Economic destiny is often shaped by luck. For example, the region of Halifax has benefited from great luck over the centuries. It sits at a fortunate position near the far eastern edge of North America, where it has served as a valuable shipping link between Europe and the Americas. But luck cannot be a long-term strategy. This is especially true today, when value is increasingly exchanged across data lines instead of shipping lanes. So how does a place like Halifax adapt in the modern economy?
