BETA
Chapter 1
The psychology of the pace of life
Chapter 2
The design of Manhattan's grid
Chapter 3
The economics of time in the city
Chapter 4
Sidewalk etiquette and social contracts
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why New Yorkers walk fast
Ch 3 · The economics of time in the city
futura New York's City Pace
Gotta move fast in the city streets (oh-oh!) Every minute spent is gold, don't you know! (Yeah!)
futura Missing a single subway train can trigger major delays, prompting aggressive paces.
futura Studies show average walking speed correlates directly with a city's average wage.
Fun Fact
Wages and walking: Economists found that a 10 percent increase in a city's average wage correlates with a 7 percent increase in walking speed.
Quiz
According to economic studies, what economic metric directly correlates with a city's average walking speed?
Quiz
Which researcher famously linked economic productivity and gross domestic product to pedestrian speed?
Quiz
What economic term describes the efficiency gained by clustering businesses close together in cities?
Quiz
How much delay can missing a single off-peak subway train cause a New York commuter?