Mark LutterHow much does it cost for a city to maintain a legal and regulatory system?I often argue that new cities should negotiate legal autonomy to create or import legal systems more conducive to economic growth. I do so…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016
Mark LutterConnectography ReviewI highly recommend Connectography, a new book by Parag Khanna. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did, but it is the best book I have…Apr 26, 2016Apr 26, 2016
Mark LutterCongress should limit occupational licensingCongress should limit occupational licensing. While some types of occupational licensing arguably protect consumers, doctors for example…Apr 25, 2016Apr 25, 2016
Mark LutterReaction to “New Cities and Concepts of Value”The New Cities Foundation recently released a report, “New Cities and Concepts of Value: Planning, Building, and Responding to New Urban…Mar 16, 20161Mar 16, 20161
Mark LutterHow to build political support for a refugee cityThe refugee crisis is continuing unabated. As spring arrives, additional refugees will begin making the perilous trip to Europe. Germany…Mar 7, 2016Mar 7, 2016
Mark LutterAn Open Letter to Effective Altruists: Economic Growth and Free CitiesEffective altruism has done a great deal of good. The use of the scientific method in evaluating charities has clarified the primary causes…Feb 11, 20161Feb 11, 20161
Mark LutterRound up of op eds in favor of SEZs for refugeesMy attention was recently drawn to several op eds which promote special economic zones aimed at creating jobs and opportunities for…Dec 11, 2015Dec 11, 2015
Mark LutterNew Cities as a Solution to the Syrian Refugee CrisisEurope is facing its biggest crisis since the fall of the Berlin Wall, if not World War Two. The Syrian civil war has created a flood of…Oct 27, 20156Oct 27, 20156