Dispatches from the Frontier
Musings on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Saturday, November 01, 2003
Best Cities - By What Measure?
Musings on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Best Cities - By What Measure?
As a nation, we’re addicted to “best cities” lists – at least, I’m addicted to such lists. But, like most addictions, the list offers a short-term buzz without real sustenance. Recently, Chris Gibbons initiated a conversation on his organization’s listserv regarding the Milken Institute’s annual list of “Best Performing Cities.” The Milken Institute list suffers from the limitations of the form, but it’s better than most. More»