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'The New Geography of Jobs'

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In his new book, UC Berkeley economist Enrico Moretti examines why places like the Bay Area, Boston and Austin have become “brain hubs,” attracting creative workers and higher-paying jobs while other regions — such as those once dominated by traditional manufacturing — are languishing.

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Enrico Moretti, professor of economics at UC Berkeley and author of "The New Geography of Jobs"

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