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Kahn, Matthew E., 1966-

Unlocking the potential of post-industrial cities / Matthew E. Kahn and Mac McComas. - 1 online resource (153 pages) : illustrations ;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-148) and index.

"This book explores why the center cities of Baltimore, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis have underperformed for more than 40 years, from 1970 to the present. The authors' investigation of how these cities and their residents can escape the poverty trap is informed by quantitative social science research"--

ISBN: 9781421440828

LCCN: 2020036272

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Urban renewal--United States--Case studies.
City planning--United States--Case studies.
Community development, Urban--Economic aspects--United States--Case studies.
Community development, Urban--Social aspects--United States--Case studies.
Labor supply--United States--Case studies.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: HT175 / .K34 2021

Dewey Class. No.: 307.3/4160973