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The Grumpy Economist: The Urban Future

Does COVID spell the end of cities as we know them — or is an urban renaissance brewing?

The Grumpy Economist•September 16, 2020
The Grumpy Economist: The Urban Future

John Cochrane examines the headwinds facing American cities in light of the COVID pandemic, urban riots, and economic hardships. Are these the leading indicators of a post-urban future? Or are our cities more resilient than we give them credit for?

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John H. Cochrane

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