| The Question of Where is introduced by Florida as a "decision that has an equal, if not greater, effect on our economic future, happiness, and overall life outcome" (Florida, 5). In this succinct economic examination of the city, Richard Florida asks, Should we lend any credence to a study of asset prices derived from a 'Bohemian-Gay Index'? Perhaps. As Florida alludes, the Bohemian-Gay index may offer insight to an aesthetically appealing community, that is open, full of social amenities (think service sector jobs), and top-quality public goods (think public services), and therein, more likely to promote the economic growth that supports a vibrant urban environment. "Where we live is increasingly important to every facet of our lives. We owe it to ourselves to think about the relationship between place and our economic future, as well as our personal happiness, in a more systematic-if different-way" (Florida, 4). As important as what one does, or who one does it with, Richard Florida eloquently intertwines philosophy, psychology, and economic examination into a delightful examination on the impact of resources and human behavior for an answer to the question of Who's Your City? |
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