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Want the economy to grow? It's time to look at cities and efficiency

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imageTraffic jams in cities, such as this one in Atlanta, have economic costs, including lower productivity.Gregor Smith/flickr, CC BY

The economy is a hot topic in the presidential debates and is among the top public concerns. But the “economy” is a loose and hazy notion and, for politicians, a convenient place to make promises.

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