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As nations rapidly urbanize, metropolitan areas are becoming hubs for innovation, production, trade and investment within countries and across international borders. Brookings experts examine how metropolitan areas are engaging in the world markets to create more jobs, attract global talent and investment, and spur long-term, sustainable economic growth.
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[Rick] Snyder is one of the governors who most gets the economic importance of the city. Without Detroit, Michigan cannot recover. May 5, 2013, Bruce Katz, Financial Times
[Rick] Snyder is one of the governors who most gets the economic importance of the city. Without Detroit, Michigan cannot recover.
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Part of the emphasis on the economic relationship is also an attempt to change the perception in America about Mexico and Mexican immigrants. May 2, 2013, Joshua Meltzer, National Journal
Part of the emphasis on the economic relationship is also an attempt to change the perception in America about Mexico and Mexican immigrants.
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Bruce Katz
Vice President and Director, Metropolitan Policy Program
The Adeline M. and Alfred I. Johnson Chair in Urban and Metropolitan Policy
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Robert Puentes
Senior Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program
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Mark Muro
Senior Fellow and Policy Director, Metropolitan Policy Program
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