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Jul 28th, 2009 | Topic: Governance, Economy, Built Environment | Region: East Coast | Cities: Detroit, Philadelphia |
In his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson debunks the myth that sports stadiums equal an economic boon for cities. (
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Jun 29th, 2009 | Topic: Governance, Economy | Region: East Coast | Cities: Philadelphia |
Andrew Thompson on cities and states that are reconsidering an all-too-common loophole that allows workers to receive a pension and a salary at the same time. (
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May 27th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Houston |
In his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson wonders whether tax abatements are an effective prescription for long-term urban health. (
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May 1st, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
In his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson explains that even though muni bonds have taken a hit, investors are still buying them. (
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Apr 7th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Detroit |
In the latest installment of his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson explores the difference between “localization” and “urbanization” economies and explains how stimulus money can be better used to help struggling cities. (
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Mar 23rd, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
In the latest installment of his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson reports on how cities are courting gay and lesbian travelers, who seem to be undaunted by terror attacks and recessions. (
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Mar 10th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
In the latest installment of his column, Metronomics, Andrew Thompson wonders whether economists need to open their eyes to the realities of city life. (
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Feb 23rd, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh |
In the first installment of his new column,
Metronomics, Andrew Thompson asks whether public-private partnerships are a worthwhile solution for cash-strapped cities—or a quick, risky fix. (
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