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This data is great to back up processes one can empirically observe -- none of this was a particular shocker, but the data quantifies the relative differences b
by niftich 9y ago
This data is great to back up processes one can empirically observe -- none of this was a particular shocker, but the data quantifies the relative differences between metros' fates very well, such as Chicago punching above its weight in terms of balancing affordability with desirability among the highly-educated.
In my opinion, the one surprise is Pittsburgh's particular set of circumstances: in-migrants being less educated than out-migrants, but this can be an artifact of Pittsburgh being a destination for education, which then struggles to attract higher numbers of well-educated to stay or relocate there for work.
- nugget 9y agoUPMC educates so many medical professionals it's not surprising that there's an imbalance. I don't think Pittsburgh could absorb all of those MDs even if they wanted to stick around (which most don't). I'm surprised Boston isn't similar.
- sokoloff 9y agoThere likely is an imbalance for MDs specifically, but Boston has a sizable VC-fueled tech community that can absorb non-MD grads.
- Texasian 9y agoBoston is similar. With so many universities, local leaders are always bemoaning he fact that more of them don’t stay. For any type of specialized field, we’ve got the school... in triplicate. God knows how many law schools and business schools we’ve got scattered around the metro area.