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Lädt ... The Gated City (Kindle Single)von Ryan Avent
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. A fairly quick overview of how many rich, developed cities are starting to strangle themselves with development restrictions and why it's a bad thing. It's basically a snappier version of Ed Glaeser's awesome Triumph of the City, but, being a Kindle Single, is a good introduction to the more applied side of urban economics. If you live in a big city then it's a good perspective on the neverending conflict between people who wants to change your neighborhood and the people who want it to be the same way forever. ( ) For a little bit, I actually thought I was just reading an excerpt from Edward Glaeser's Triumph of the City; which is, in fact, high praise. This excellent essay, short in length, focused in topic, but expansive in ramifications, shows how limiting development has contributed to a failing economy, a widening income gap, increased carbon emissions, an reliance on foreign oil. Plus, he has a couple of simple suggestions. Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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