The Journal of the American Enterprise Institute
Articles by Joel Kotkin
The War Against Suburbia
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A year into the Obama administration, America’s dominant geography, suburbia, is now in open revolt against an urban-centric regime.
The Blue-State Meltdown and the Collapse of the Chicago Model
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
This should be the moment the Blue Man basks in glory. An urbane president sits in the White House and a San Francisco liberal runs the House. But blue states ...
The Luxury City vs. the Middle Class
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The sustainable city of the future will rest on the revival of traditional institutions that have faded in many of today’s cities.
Sundown for California
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Millions once moved to California for its boundless promise, but time has not been kind to the Golden State.
The Democrats’ Dilemma
Monday, July 14, 2008
A major shift in the composition of the American economy has transformed the Democratic Party and poses deep challenges to its future.
Lone Star Rising
Monday, March 17, 2008
How a combination of ambition, entrepreneurship, trade, and tolerance made Houston America’s booming opportunity city.
The New Economic Map of America
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
The geography of the U.S. economy is constantly shifting. Now, writes JOEL KOTKIN, the hinterlands are getting their revenge on the big cities of the East and ...