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Startup Cities
A panel of experts discuss special economic zones and the rules needed for a new or emerging city to succeed.
Essays
The Future Is Already Here
Professor Sarah Moser is skeptical of libertarians' interest in special economic zones, startup cities, and seasteads.
Essays
Make Governments Compete—for Us
Tom W. Bell says that in special economic zones, the secret to success is competition in governance.
Essays
Paths to High Productivity
Lant Pritchett doubts that charter cities can do much to help the developing world.
Essays
Reply to Moser on Innovative Governance
Mark Lutter addresses some concerns about special economic zones, charter cities, and seasteading.
Essays
Why Charter Cities? A Reply to Tom W. Bell
Mark Lutter answers Tom W. Bell in our ongoing exchange about innovative governance.
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Charter Cities Aren’t Necessarily Last Resorts
Mark Lutter defends the value of the charter city approach.