Learning in cities

Article Abstract:

It is posited that cities promote more opportunities for learning. Supporting evidence is based on the theory that population density not only increases the amount of interaction between individuals, in which learning takes place, but also increases the speed of these interactions so that more can occur within a given amount of time.

Research, Learning, Learning, Psychology of, Learning theory (Psychology), City and town life, Urban life, Teaching models

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Public sector technical inefficiency in large U.S. cities

Article Abstract:

An analysis is presented of metropolitan technical inefficiency in public sector processes, using property value comparisons. Findings include the correlation between technical inefficiency and low market value of aggregate property, as dictated by poor fiscal decision making.

Management, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Cities and towns, Technology assessment, Public sector, Technology and state, Technology policy

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