The world’s most liveable cities
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Which city is the most liveable in the world? Hint: it’s the historic capital of the Babenberg dynasty and the birthplace of the snow globe. This week EIU, our sister company, crowned it the world’s most liveable city for a third consecutive year.
EIU’s index measures liveability using criteria like good schools, access to health care and so on. These are all relevant factors if you’re considering a move. But if you ask me, some important qualities of a city can’t be easily quantified. The general buzz and unpredictability can be what makes it exciting. I’d love a weekend trip to this year’s top-rated cities, but for now I’ll happily call number 70 my home.
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3wI think the article is correct in highlighting that cities with excellent healthcare, reliable safety measures, and high-quality education lead in liveability rankings. This emphasizes the significant impact that effective governance and resource allocation have on improving residents' lives. Governments should invest more in these key areas to climb the rankings and enhance their city's attractiveness. By focusing on these crucial elements, cities can improve their liveability scores and ensure that residents have access to the services and environment that significantly improve their quality of life. This approach can make cities more desirable for both current and potential residents, boosting economic growth and societal wellbeing. Does anyone else see it this way with me?
For me as an economist, the focus on metrics like healthcare and education misses a crucial point: affordability. Touting cities as "liveable" is misleading when living costs are sky-high. True liveability should include how well cities support all their residents, especially the middle and lower income groups. Rankings should prioritize factors such as affordable housing, cost-effective public transport, and access to reasonably priced necessities. By doing so, they would reflect a more holistic view of what it means to live well. Governments, like the new one we just had in the UK yesterday, should aim to create environments where everyone can thrive, not just those who can afford the high cost of living in these top-ranked cities. This kind of shift would make the rankings more meaningful and cities more genuinely liveable for everyone. What do you think, good people? 🤷♀