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The Significance of Cities

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Despite the ability of communications technology to better connect us to the balance of the world irrespective of where we are, cities are becoming more important, not less so. This is particularly true for cities in emerging nations. While wealthier nations of the world were urbanized decades ago, the proportion of urban dwellers in emerging markets is in the range of fifty percent today.  

Anirban has more on this story. 

Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.