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Enrico Moretti is an Italian-born economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on labor economics, urban economics, and the economics of innovation.

Known for: The New Geography of Jobs

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The New Geography of Jobs

The New Geography of Jobs

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In this influential work, economist Enrico Moretti explores how innovation and knowledge industries shape the economic landscape of the United States. He examines why certain cities thrive while others decline, arguing that the clustering of talent and technology creates self-reinforcing cycles of prosperity. Through data-driven analysis and case studies, Moretti reveals how geography increasingly determines opportunity and income in the modern economy.

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The Rise of Innovation Clusters

A century ago, geography meant ports, railroads, and coal. Today, geography means ideas. Innovation thrives not in isolation but in concentration. From Silicon Valley to Boston’s Route 128, clusters form when educated and creative workers congregate in the same metropolitan areas. The more talented ...

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Human Capital and Productivity

The true wealth of a city lies not in its buildings or factories, but in its people. Economists often call this stock of talent 'human capital'—the education, skills, and creativity that workers bring to the economy. I found that regions with higher concentrations of educated workers tend to be more...

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About Enrico Moretti

Enrico Moretti is an Italian-born economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on labor economics, urban economics, and the economics of innovation. Moretti has published extensively in leading academic journals and is recognized for his work on the relatio...

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Enrico Moretti is an Italian-born economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on labor economics, urban economics, and the economics of innovation. Moretti has published extensively in leading academic journals and is recognized for his work on the relationship between human capital, productivity, and regional economic growth.

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Enrico Moretti is an Italian-born economist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on labor economics, urban economics, and the economics of innovation.

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