Jeffrey Mason

Head of Policy

Jeffrey joined CCI as a Researcher in 2019. His research interests include urban economics, structural transformation, special economic zones, and technology ecosystems. He has worked on policy advisory projects in Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, and Honduras, among other countries. Prior to joining the Charter Cities Institute, Jeffrey worked as an MA Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Maryland and an MA in economics from George Mason University. His writing has been featured in publications including City Journal, Works in Progress, Investment Monitor, Quartz Africa, and The American Mind.

Posts by Jeffrey Mason

Thinking Through a Greenland Purchase

Following former President Donald Trump’s victory in the Presidential election, there has been renewed talk of the United States buying Greenland. The idea had previously been floated by the Trump administration in 2019, though Greenlandic and Danish political leaders were quick to reject the possibility

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August 2024 Book Club Review

Each month, the CCI team selects a new book to read and discuss together. Our book club selections cover a wide range of topics that are relevant to charter cities, but they are most often related to development, urban issues, and governance. In this ongoing

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An Introduction to Fumba Town

An Introduction To Fumba Town General Introduction Fumba Town is a new city being developed on Zanzibar’s Fumba Peninsula, located 15km south of the Zanzibar International Airport and just a 20-minute drive from Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of Zanzibar

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