2015년 3월 9일 월요일

How Real-Estate Brokers Can Profit From Racial Tipping Points, How Boycotts Hurt the Cities They Are Supposed to Help, and more...

Today on CityLab

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

A new paper looks at the science of a craven question: When does it make business sense to leverage racial fears?

KRISTON CAPPS

Boycotts can be effective, but they need to reflect the demography, economy, and culture of the regions they target.

SARAH KENDZIOR

Our sidewalk interactions are "fundamentally anticipatory in nature," according to scientists.

ERIC JAFFE

A new study says warming caused by urbanization is to blame.

TANVI MISRA

Researchers at Cornell University modeled what would actually happen if zombies attacked. Spoiler: The news is not good for city-dwellers.

AARIAN MARSHALL

Pro tip: People can tell when you're faking that food allergy.

STEVE HOLT