The New Geography of Jobs

In the 1950s, the best indicator of a community’s economic success was its level of physical capital. In today’s world, the level of human capital plays a pivotal role in the economic success of communities. Watch the latest Economics in Person video as Professor Enrico Moretti discusses the factors shaping community development and the key role of college-educated workers.

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