It’s time to embrace our cities | Edward Glaeser

In this rapid-fire talk, economist Edward Glaeser talks us through the evolution of cities and the nature of wealth distribution between urban and rural areas. While recognizing the complexity, he paints a hopeful image of the city as a place that encourages entrepreneurship and contributes to a brighter future for the people who live there.
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Enjoy this unedited talk by Edward Glaeser.
Filmed at TED 2012.
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