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Ed Glaeser: Five lessons for urban policy

Video 14 Mar 2017 Cities and Cities that Work Duration 04:55

Professor Ed Glaeser outlines five key lessons for policymakers in developing countries who want to implement effective urban policies. These ideas are part of the IGC's 'Cities that Work' initiative.

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Edward Glaeser

Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics, Harvard University

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