Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier

Edward Glaeser’s Triumph of the City argues that cities are better for the environment, the economy and society. His analysis and evidence is a bit cursory — given Glaeser's other serious and detailed work, perhaps his simplification was an attempt to win a broader audience — but this is nonetheless an important subject and Glaeser provides sensible policy recommendations. (These include reducing tax incentives for non-urban development, developing mixed-use skyscrapers, and implementing traffic congestion charges.)