This paper provides a comparative assessment of income segregation within cities in 12 countries. We use spatial entropy indexes based on small-scale gridded income data and consistent definition of city boundaries to ensure international comparability of our segregation measures. Results show...

This paper exploits a uniquely-detailed dataset of capital flows into US cities via real estate investments. We identify how places were differently affected by the global financial crisis and provide a powerful explanation of why US economic growth continues to experience ongoing spatial...