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Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics, FAS
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The Challenge of Urban Policy. Edward Glaeser, November 1, 2011, Paper. "Urbanization almost invariably accompanies development, and the cities of India and China are experiencing spectacular increases in population. The concentration of millions of people in a small mass creates challenges for public policy, especially in the areas of basic infrastructure, public health, traffic congestion, and often law enforcement as well. In this essay, I discuss five core debates in urban policy, including the optimal degree of federalism, private versus public provision of urban services, optimal land use..." (May require purchase or user account) Link