Tag Archives: death of cities

Doomed? American cities (2nd try!)

Posted on July 12, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Note: For some reason the WordPress editor has totally glitched and the first attempt, published at noon today (12JUL21) was totally botched up. So here is another try. Readers of this commentary know we here at TPOL are NOT lovers … Continue reading →

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Cities and their suicide: the example of New York

Posted on April 3, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes said that cities do not die natural deaths.  Rather, they commit suicide.  They fail to maintain essential infrastructure, like letting their harbors and channels silt up. Or accept things like lead and sewage in their water supply, … Continue reading →

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End of cities – end of civilization?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

The days are short and dark. Over at Agora, Jim Rickard has published his end-of-year commentary. Here is his blurb from his frequent email. The End Of Cities Means The End Of Economic Growth. We’re Getting There We’ve all seen … Continue reading →

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