
Behavior
Cities Are Surprisingly Fragile
Congestion, rising housing prices, rising cost of living and increased homelessness are all stressors—but so-called social compacts can help
Kevin C. DeSouza, PhD, is a Professor of Business, Technology and Strategy in the School of Management at the QUT Business School, Queensland University of Technology.
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