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Mega-Regions Rule the World

Posted by: Tim Halbur

13 October 2009 - 5:00am

Richard Florida notes that there are only 40 significant mega-regions that drive the global economy, and are poised for faster recovery from the economic slowdown.

"Mega-regions are the true force driving the rise of emerging economies. Some 40% of Brazil's total economy is made up of a corridor stretching from Rio to São Paolo. Russia is propelled by the Moscow mega. India's economy is shaped by the mega-regions of Bangalore and Mumbai."

Full Story: The Rise of the Mega-Region
Source: The Wall St. Journal, October 12, 2009
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