Peter Karl Kresl, Charles P. Vaughan Professor of Economics Emeritus, Bucknell University, US

‘Kresl makes a significant contribution in identifying an approach to the formulation of public policies in the context of polarization so present currently. Space does not allow a summary of his analysis, but his analysis of the effects of the geography of place ie Blue and Red States, urban, regional, town and city impacts on policy choices is a good example of an approach which can help to identify a set of policies suitable for different citizens and organizations. It should be read, listened to or reviewed by American citizens and elected politicians at all levels of governance. He presents a unique analysis which should be of interest as we near debates preparing elections in the US.’

• Contents: 1. Introduction: how to bring the silos together 2. Specification of the geographies that divide us 3. “Deaths of despair” 4. Schooling 5. The economy 6. Infrastructure 7. Environment 8. Urban and rural area developments 9. What is achievable? Index

Peter Karl Kresl, Charles P. Vaughan Professor of Economics Emeritus, Bucknell University, US

‘Kresl makes a significant contribution in identifying an approach to the formulation of public policies in the context of polarization so present currently. Space does not allow a summary of his analysis, but his analysis of the effects of the geography of place ie Blue and Red States, urban, regional, town and city impacts on policy choices is a good example of an approach which can help to identify a set of policies suitable for different citizens and organizations. It should be read, listened to or reviewed by American citizens and elected politicians at all levels of governance. He presents a unique analysis which should be of interest as we near debates preparing elections in the US.’

• Contents: 1. Introduction: how to bring the silos together 2. Specification of the geographies that divide us 3. “Deaths of despair” 4. Schooling 5. The economy 6. Infrastructure 7. Environment 8. Urban and rural area developments 9. What is achievable? Index

Peter Karl Kresl, Charles P. Vaughan Professor of Economics Emeritus, Bucknell University, US

‘Kresl makes a significant contribution in identifying an approach to the formulation of public policies in the context of polarization so present currently. Space does not allow a summary of his analysis, but his analysis of the effects of the geography of place ie Blue and Red States, urban, regional, town and city impacts on policy choices is a good example of an approach which can help to identify a set of policies suitable for different citizens and organizations. It should be read, listened to or reviewed by American citizens and elected politicians at all levels of governance. He presents a unique analysis which should be of interest as we near debates preparing elections in the US.’

• Contents: 1. Introduction: how to bring the silos together 2. Specification of the geographies that divide us 3. “Deaths of despair” 4. Schooling 5. The economy 6. Infrastructure 7. Environment 8. Urban and rural area developments 9. What is achievable? Index