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Post-Trump Reflections: Fixing Blue Cities

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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This chapter explores the transformation of American cities from the decline of the late 20th century, marked by crime and decay, to a revitalization that began in the 1990s. The speakers analyze the socio-economic factors driving this change, including the emergence of knowledge industries and the creative class, while acknowledging the complexities of blue cities' challenges.

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