Are Big Cities Dead Forever?

Sep 07, 2020 • Duration: 00:48:53 • Topic: Interview, Economics, Investing, Cryptocurrencies, Commercial Real Estate, Covid-19, Trading, Housing Market, Real Vision, New York City, Finance, Coronavirus, Urbanization

James Altucher, author and former hedge-fund manager, speaks to Real Vision senior editor, Ash Bennington, about his recent head-turning op-ed, “NYC is Dead Forever – Here’s Why.” James lays out his thesis in detail, arguing that a work-from-home economy is a death-knell for everything that is quintessentially "New York" -- from hot dog stands to Broadway shows. James and Ash discuss the consequences on commercial real estate as well as how this scenario might affect other asset classes. They explore the worst-case scenario and the potential silver linings. Filmed on September 2nd, 2020.

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James Altucher

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Ash Bennington

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Interview, Economics, Investing, Cryptocurrencies, Commercial Real Estate, Covid-19, Trading, Housing Market, Real Vision, New York City, Finance, Coronavirus, Urbanization

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The Interview