# City as Startup

1 Opinion September 26, 2014Professor [Paul Romer](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/paul-romer) discusses the concept of city as startup, explaining how reform zones can be used as valuable tools in assessing effectiveness of policies for a country. He also touches on the importance of common goals and interests, and the need for a diversity of talent and perspectives in order to build for a future of successful cities.