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Every book Ed Glaeser recommended on podcasts
Ed Glaeser, appearing on the podcast Conversations with Tyler alongside David Cutler for the episode David Cutler and Ed Glaeser on the Health and Wealth of Cities, demonstrates a deep analytical engagement with the history, economics, and systemic challenges of urban environments. Drawing on historical and contemporary research, Glaeser references foundational literature to contextualize modern municipal issues. During the discussion, Glaeser highlighted The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald C. Shoup, directing listeners toward the work of the author whom he described as the definitive authority on the subject when addressing urban parking minimums and pricing structures. Furthermore, Glaeser drew a direct historical parallel by bringing up Lincoln Steffens' classic work, The Shame of the Cities. By describing modern urban corruption and administrative hurdles through the lens of Steffens' investigations, Glaeser utilized the historical text to illuminate persistent structural flaws in American city governance. Through these references, Glaeser reveals an academic and practical interest in the policy failures and economic mechanics that shape urban life across generations.
Books recommended by Ed Glaeser
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The High Cost of Free Parking
The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald C.
Recommended“you've got to ask the great don shoop for that he's he's the one who's written the book on the high cost of free parking”
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The shame of the cities
Discussed“this is the shame of our you know it's the modern version of lincoln stefan's the shame of our cities right”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| David Cutler and Ed Glaeser on the Health and Wealth of Cities | Conversations with Tyler | 2021-09-08 | 2 |