Edward L. Glaeser

Jan 21, 2025 | aei.org | With Howard Husock |Edward L. Glaeser |Howard Husock |Dalibor Rohac

Cities around the world struggle with traffic congestion and the competing demands for space by mass transit, cars, bikes, and pedestrians. New York, like London and Singapore, has adopted a controversial “congestion tax” on cars entering the city. In Washington, DC, increased numbers of bike lanes have sparked concerns about traffic flow, and developing cities from Bangkok to Lagos are choked with traffic. What are the best approaches to keep cities moving—and safe?

Dec 3, 2024 | aei.org | Edward L. Glaeser |David Cutler

Cities are the nodes on our global lattice of travel and trade. They are the ports of entry for goods, people, ideas—and for viruses. The second of the IMF’s three critical missions is “encouraging the expansion of trade and economic growth.” Given the vital role that cities play in connecting the world, it’s almost impossible to think about the expansion of trade and economic growth without also thinking about cities.

Feb 21, 2024 | dialnet.unirioja.es | David Cutler |Edward L. Glaeser

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May 10, 2023 | nytimes.com | Edward L. Glaeser |Carlo Ratti

As urban offices continue to empty out, great cities must embrace a shift from vocation to recreation.

Mar 14, 2023 | hbr.org | Edward L. Glaeser |Atta Tarki

Elon Musk is planning to build an entire town to offer below market rents to his employees. The new town is close to Austin, Texas where three of his companies, Boring, Tesla and SpaceX, have operations. Although company towns are not common today, Musk is not the first entrepreneur to realize that his ability to attract talent is tied to affordable housing.