The Geography of Affluence

For decades, it has been assumed that the digital revolution would render location meaningless. But increasingly, “where you live and work” overshadows most other demographic factors in predicting your affluence. Why is location still so important? Who will be the big winners and losers? What are the implications of this reality for your career, your investments, and your personal wellbeing? We’ll explain.

For years, we’ve heard that the rise of digital technology and the resulting increase in telecommuting.....