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Why the World Needs Charter Cities

Why the World Needs Charter Cities
How can a struggling country break out of poverty if it's trapped in a system of bad rules? Economist Paul Romer unveils a bold idea: "charter cities," city-scale administrative zones governed by a coalition of nations. (Could Guantánamo Bay become the next Hong Kong?)
  • Learning Mode: 
    Video
  • Topics: Poverty, Poverty Measurement and Analysis, Multi-dimensional Poverty
  • GP/Global Themes: 
    Fragility, Conflict & Violence, Poverty & Equity
  • keywords: 
    Business, Cities, Culture, Economics, Global Issues, Politics
  • Language: 
    English
  • Length: 
    18:20

Presenter Info

Paul Romer

Printed on:25 June 2022 - 06:10 AM