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How is a discussion on housing considered a crucial conversation that shapes the future of a free society? How have cities been pivotal to the dynamism and growth of America’s economy? What threats do cities face today, and what have we learned from history to help cities survive and thrive?
Ed Glaeser, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, studies the economics of cities, housing, segregation, crime, and innovation, among other subjects. IHS supports Ed and scholars like him whose research investigates the barriers that inhibit people from realizing their full potential, the underlying causes of violent conflict, and solutions to overcoming these challenges that advance human freedom.
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0:00 Welcoming remarks
3:03 Introducing Professor Glaeser
4:06 Why Professor Glaeser decided to study housing
10:10 California's housing restrictions
15:10 Areas that are doing housing well
22:30 Knowledge spillovers
24:10 The importance of supporting academic talent
30:21 Q&A
44:55 Closing remarks
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How is a discussion on housing considered a crucial conversation that shapes the future of a free society? How have cities been pivotal to the dynamism and growth of America’s economy? What threats do cities face today, and what have we learned from history to help cities survive and thrive?
Ed Glaeser, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, studies the economics of cities, housing, segregation, crime, and innovation, among other subjects. IHS supports Ed and scholars like him whose research investigates the barriers that inhibit people from realizing their full potential, the underlying causes of violent conflict, and solutions to overcoming these challenges that advance human freedom.
Subscribe to our channel to see upcoming videos: youtube.com/c/TheIHSorg?sub_confirmation=1
The Institute for Humane Studies supports and partners with professors to promote the teaching and research of classical liberal ideas and to advance higher education’s core purpose of intellectual discovery and human progress.
0:00 Welcoming remarks
3:03 Introducing Professor Glaeser
4:06 Why Professor Glaeser decided to study housing
10:10 California's housing restrictions
15:10 Areas that are doing housing well
22:30 Knowledge spillovers
24:10 The importance of supporting academic talent
30:21 Q&A
44:55 Closing remarks
About Us: theihs.org/who-we-are
Twitter: twitter.com/theihs?lang=en
Facebook: facebook.com/InstituteforHumaneStudies
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/instituteforhumanestudies
Instagram: instagram.com/theihs
