Why Some Cities Are More Entrepreneurial
The success of a city is tied to the area’s entrepreneurship, but what explains why some places are more entrepreneurial than others? The answer should matter for two reasons: local policy makers are constantly looking for ways to rev the economic engines of their cities, and the ingredients of success at the local level can help inform national policy.
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