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Dr. Mark Lutter is the Founder and Executive Director of the Charter Cities Institute. He is also the Founder and CEO of Braavos Cities, a charter city development company. He has a PhD in economics from George Mason University where his research focused on charter cities. Prior to launching the Institute, he was Lead Economist for NeWAY Capital, an asset management firm which made early stage investments in charter cities. He has been published and quoted in several newspapers and magazines including the Financial Times, New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, City Journal, and CityAM.
In this episode, Nick Allen from the Frontier Foundation delves into the concept of Freedom Cities, highlighting their potential to rejuvenate American urban landscapes and industries. He explores the historical context of city formation in the U.S., the necessity of supporting emerging industries, and the
In this episode, Mark Lutter sits down with Atossa, author of The Hidden Globe, to delve into the unconventional world of special economic zones, freeports, and the shifting boundaries of sovereignty. From the peculiarities of Geneva’s free zones to the unique openness of Svalbard, Atossa
The Epoch Times article “Interest in Trump’s ‘Freedom Cities’ Grows” explores the rising attention around President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for “Freedom Cities” as a solution to America’s economic and housing challenges. Featuring insights from Mark Lutter and Jeff Mason of the Charter Cities Institute, the
In this engaging episode, Mark Lutter and Kurtis Lockhart explore the transformative potential of charter cities and the critical need for innovative education systems in Africa. The discussion spans the challenges of setting up universities, the role of practical skills in shaping future-ready curricula, and
Hi everyone, It’s CCI’s 7-year anniversary and I am returning to the role of Executive Director. Kurtis Lockhart exceptionally ran CCI for 2.5 years and is now launching the Africa Urban Lab, a joint project with the African School of Economics and CCI. We wish
Can a city hold the key to unlocking economic prosperity on a grand scale? In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Bowman and Mark Lutter to discuss charter cities and their role in addressing economic development challenges. Mark is a visionary thinker invested in
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