Liveability ranking
In this lesson we discussed the "Liveability ranking of the cities" research conducted by "the Economist". http://www.economist.com/node/21016172
It is a huge and controversial theme to tackle, that means it is very intresting and poses a variety of problems and views to think of, thus expanding your knowledge and increasing the ability to ponder over new questions.
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Liveability ranking
In this lesson we discussed the "Liveability ranking of the cities". Research conducted by "the Economist". http://www.economist.com/node/21016172.
It is a huge and controversial theme to tackle. That means it is very interesting and poses a variety of problems and views to think of, thus expanding your knowledge and increasing the ability to ponder over new questions.
Where did my city, Vancouver, Canada rank? We are always in the top 3, but the people who rank cities seem to earn a lot of money. I don't live there because I really could no longer afford it. And to be honest I hate Vancouverites attitudes.
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I'd like to stress that this review is serioulsy biased. They take into account only cities with population >1 000 000. Also Economist has very clear preference for english-speaking communities (I personally agree on that, it is really easier to adapt), on other side Mercer likes germanophone cities and swiss "paradise".
BTW I have found a greate NY Times article on this topic. Make sure to read it! =)
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/27/opinion/27iht-edgreenway.html?ref=global-home
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I just read the article and The Economist says Vancouver was number 1.
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These studies are always iffy at best. Vancouver is pretty but good luck living near the beach. Jura I loved the movie The Beast by Eric Bana. He described growing up in Melbourne as being a beached whale. Good film.
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Melbourne in Australia has just been voted no 1!
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