Urbanization continues to provide enormous economic opportunity throughout the world, but too many people remain isolated in cities and lose the benefits of interaction. Poor children in the wealthy world live relatively segregated lives that are cut off from the benefits of the city; female entrepreneurs in the poor world face barriers limiting economic cooperation. High housing costs make it hard for outsiders to find opportunity in the city. The ability to build housing and infrastructure is crucial to ensure that our cities remain open to outsiders and change more generally.
with Edward L. Glaeser · introduced by Thierry Verdier