The Tale of Two Cities

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Channel: Chicago Council on Global Affairs · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Global cities are often divided into two cities, where some prosper and others are left behind. Are global cities inherently unequal? What innovative approaches might resolve this challenge without restricting the factors that led to the city’s success? How can global cities close skills and wealth gaps, and ensure access to quality education and jobs?

Panelists:

Edward Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University

Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
 
Dame Tessa Jowell, Member, House of Lords 

Andreas Schleicher, Director, Directorate for Education and Skills, The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 

Carlos Ivan Simonsen Leal, President, Fundacao Getulio Vargas

Moderated by Edward Luce, Chief US Commentator and Columnist, Financial Times

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