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Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2011-02-17

Books mentioned on 22. Why Cities Rock

1 book · With Edward Glaeser · Listen

Could it be that cities are "our greatest invention" -- that, despite a reputation as black-soot-spewing engines of doom, they in fact make us richer, smarter, happier and (believe it!) greener?

Stephen Dubner discussed Triumph of the City by Edward L. Glaeser.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Triumph of the City

    Edward L. Glaeser · at 4:08 · mentioned 4 times

    Triumph of the City by Edward L.

    Discussed
    “He's just published a new book called Triumph of the City, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier.”
    Stephen Dubner 22. Why Cities Rock 2011-02-17
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Passing Triumph of the City
“Talk to me about the feedback along those lines to your book.”
Stephen Dubner 22. Why Cities Rock 2011-02-17
Passing Triumph of the City
“Ed Glazer, what is your favorite city in the world? I'm selling a book. I can't possibly pick favorites.”
Edward Glaeser 22. Why Cities Rock 2011-02-17
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