Paul Romer has a similar idea called "Charter Cities" which would be independent areas in existing countries. Good TED talk on it: http://www.ted.com/talks/pau

Paul Romer has a similar idea called "Charter Cities" which would be independent areas in existing countries. Good TED talk on it: http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_romer.html http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_romer.html