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World Service,17 Oct 2020,9 mins

Why living in the city could make you happier

The Big Idea

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Why is more than half the world’s population living in cities? Why are some more successful than others? And what is their future post-pandemic? David Edmonds searches for answers to these questions and more with the world’s foremost economist on cities. Image: Full moon over the City of London (Credit: Jeff Overs/BBC)

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