Eye on Books logo


Find more interviews:



Discover another Eye on Books author:

  When I started to write the book, I knew the central secret of the book, which is, who is this woman who is clearly not telling the whole truth? So if she is who she says she is, if she is one of these two missing sisters from 30 years ago, what is she hiding? What is her secret?  

- Laura Lippman
What the Dead Know

Richard Florida

The Flight of the Creative Class

 
Click to enlarge

The United States is facing a brain drain. Increasing numbers of the world's most intelligent and creative people are choosing to live and work elsewhere, says Richard Florida, a professor of urban planning and a leading voice in regional economic development. In 2002 he described what he called The Rise of the Creative Class, in a book by that name. Now he's describing something much more alarming.

Don't see a player here? Click on this link to listen.

 
  SaveSaveThis SaveTranscript  
Alltop. We're kind of a big deal.

Share this page now:


Share on Facebook



Similar EOB interviews you'll enjoy:


Enjoy other EOB interviews in these categories:
Business & Investing > Economics > General
Business & Investing > General
Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology > General

Autographaroo. Touch a Star.
blog comments powered by Disqus

All EOB Richard Florida interviews:


Home  •  Authors  •  Books  •  Most Popular
Author Photos  •  Author Websites  •  The Spoiler Room  •  Eye on Books Classic  •  Merchandise
About Us  •  FAQ  •  Privacy Policy  •  Legal Disclaimer  •  Contact Us