Edward Glaeser argues in his new book that the city is humanity's greatest invention and our salvation for the future. Glaeser says that the 2/3 of Americans who live in cities (which take up only 3% of the country's land mass) are healthier, more prosperous, and more environmentally conscious than other Americans.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/Triumpho
Here is the link to his recent talk on C-SPAN (hosted by the Manhattan Institute, a public policy think tank based in New York City) about his new book Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier
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