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Occasional thoughts and commentary on cities, economics, and policy.
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Articles and Commentary
Non-technical articles for students, policymakers, and the general public.
The Costs and Benefits of Fixing Downtown Freeways
Economic Insights 7:1 (2022), 17-22.
Early Interstate Policy and Its Effects on Central Cities
Cityscape 22:2 (2020), 81-86.
Economic Insights 2:3 (2017), 9-17.
Media coverage by PlanPhilly.
What Have We Learned About the Causes of Recent Gentrification?
Cityscape 18:3 (November 2016), 9-26.
Correction to Exhibit 2 | Slides from 2016 Research Symposium
The Puzzling Persistence of Place
Business Review 2015 Q2: 1-8.
The Paper Trail of Knowledge Transfers
Business Review 2014 Q2: 1-6.
Geography, History, Economies of Density, and the Location of Cities
Business Review 2012 Q3: 18-24.
Urban Productivity Advantages from Job Search and Matching
Business Review 2011 Q1: 9-16.