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True. Still, one alternative model to consider is one where the recent trend of opportunity concentrating in a few big cities could reverse. Either due to marke
by firebacon 7y ago
True. Still, one alternative model to consider is one where the recent trend of opportunity concentrating in a few big cities could reverse. Either due to market forces (cheaper everything outside of the big cities), remote work becoming more prevalent, or both.
- sword_smith 7y agoI would live to see this. But are there any indications that this is actually happening?
- firebacon 7y agoIndications of a net change - not sure, but individual examples, yes. For example, some parts of Eastern Germany have seen a trend reversal in recent years. Also a number of previously poor ("cheap") regions in southern Europe are experiencing a massive investment and tourism fueled boom. Portugal seems like a good example for that.