Why cities grow: economist Richard Florida argues that cities must attract young, talented workers - what he dubs the \\"creative class\\" - if they want to prosper. Is he right? And is there anything new about this theory?

Aaron Steelman

Econ Focus, 2004, vol. 8, issue Fall, 13-16

Keywords: Regional economics; Economic development; Cities and towns (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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