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#55 – Lutter & Winter on founding charter cities with outstanding governance to end poverty

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Innovative Governance: The Charter City Concept

This chapter examines charter cities as innovative governance structures aimed at improving economic outcomes and welfare in poorly governed regions. It discusses the potential benefits of establishing new jurisdictions that simplify business processes and attract investment, drawing parallels with China's economic reforms. The conversation highlights the challenges of reforming existing governance while showcasing charter cities as experimental grounds for positive change in developing nations.

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