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Why living in the city could make you happier

The world’s foremost economist on cities explains why some are more successful than others.

Why is more than half the world’s population living in cities? Why are some more successful than others? And what is their future post-pandemic? David Edmonds searches for answers to these questions and more with the world’s foremost economist on cities.

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