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  • Can You Fight Poverty by Paying Kids to Go to School?

    Glenn Thrush

    August 12, 2014 |

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    Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

    In an effort to break the cycle of poverty in Memphis, a government organization is using conditional cash transfers, paying students if they earn good grades and adults if they maintain a full-time job.

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  • The Robots That Saved Pittsburgh

    Glenn Thrush

    February 04, 2014 |

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    Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh

    Post-industrial cities can re-platform their economies by fostering institutions that drive innovation and attract both financial and human capital. By promoting long-term collaboration between universities, cultural institutions, and entrepreneurs, Pittsburgh has undergone a three-decade-long urban reinvention. With Carnegie Mellon University as an anchor, the city’s robotics research sector has attracted investment from government projects and venture capital, creating a ripple effect of growth and urban development.

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