# Prof. Paul Romer's "charter cities" concept is featured

1 Faculty News August 1, 2012 ![](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_037083.gif?itok=TsBSl5_V)>

Excerpt from [Costa Rica Star](http://news.co.cr/honduras-wants-to-build-its-own-version-of-hong-kong-in-trujillo/11774/) -- "[Romer](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/paul-romer) proposes that the new city have a governing charter made up of the best political and economic rules from around the world. Partner nations would provide oversight, guidance and more."

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