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Map Showing the World's Lights at Night

+ Paul Romer

Several people have asked me for a link to the site with the high resolution NASA photo of the world at night. I’ve used this picture in several presentations to illustrate geographic variation in the level of economic activity. It is revealing to zoom in on specific regions and countries.

City lights, 2003
City lights, 2003
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