Wagner Ríos has been researching and writing in economics for 20 years. He was a PhD candidate in economics at Clark University, worked in community development in Africa, Central America and in US inner cities, and has been a technology analyst with AMR Research and with Technology Business Research. As a Registered Representative with First Investors Corporation, Wagner received National Association of Security Dealers licenses 6: Investment Company and Variable Contracts; and 63: Uniform Securities Act.