Peter Gordon's Blog

San Jose: 'Not For Sale By Owner'

Economist Peter Gordon reflects on a recent tour of San Jose, California -- where the so-called "revitalized" downtown is dead and nearly one-third of the city is blighted.

November 14, 2007 - Peter Gordon's Blog

Is Sprawl Unhealthy?

A new academic article in JPER critically examines the relationship between sprawl and health.

December 2, 2004 - Peter Gordon's Blog

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