The link between residents’ enthusiasm for their cities and economic growth

November 27th, 2008

A new Gallup study suggests that cities with loyal, passionate citizens are more likely to be economically vibrant. The three-year study, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, surveyed 26 communities and looked at how emotionally connected residents were to their city compared to the GDP growth during the past five years.

"The findings show a significant correlation," a press release for the study said. "Over three years, the researchers will analyze the trends to prove whether emotional connection drives economic growth, or the other way around."