Developed countries are struggling to tackle growing geographic inequality, a phenomenon fueling populism and discontent at the polls in Europe and the United States. In the face of economic change, large, globally connected cities have thrived, while many for... More »
In 2012, the average resident of San Francisco supported about $76,000 in gross domestic —about $19,000 more than the average in Chicago. That gap has widened to more than $29,000 today. San Francisco’s economy is growing nearly three times faster on a per cap... More »
As one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters, China has recently been increasing its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which is the largest contributor to climate change. One of China’s goals, as set in last year’s Paris Agreement, was to cut emissi... More »
After decades of declining economic conditions and a mass population exodus from its urban center, St. Louis responded by forming a regional economic development system. Developed in early 2016, InveSTL is a unique collaboration among local community developme... More »
Research shows that US cities recover more quickly from economic crises when they possess a workforce with a technologically diverse knowledge base that can be readily applied to related areas. More »
A study finds that the growth of African-American-owned businesses in urban communities plays a role in decreasing the rate of youth violent crime. More »
An experiment in Liberia offers new insights on how to deal with ex-combatants after war. More »
A study finds that US cities with significant concentrations of gay men have seen more rapid economic development of their downtown neighborhoods in recent years. More »
Considering Peruvian aggregate figures, we can see high GDP growth rates and exports, as well as significant poverty reduction during the last 15 years. However, regions such as Huancavelica, Ayacucho, and Cajamarca, to mention a few, are not performing well a... More »
Brian Collins, Director of Finance for the City of Memphis, talks about his city’s determination in the face of financial and socio-economic adversity. More »
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson speaks candidly about underrepresentation of women in politics, what it really takes to run for office, and shares the best career advice she ever received. More »
Memphis Finance Director Brian Collins explains how his city’s problems are being met with innovative solutions from the public and private sectors. More »