The Economist examines New York’s resilience after 9/11
US editor Charlotte Howard reflects on the lessons of 11 September 2001 and other tragedies.
The Economist’s Checks and Balance newsletter has turned to New York’s resilience after the 11 September 2001 attacks, examining what the city’s experience may offer the wider United States.
Charlotte Howard, The Economist’s US editor, contributes the reflection, which considers lessons from 9/11 and other tragedies.
The supplied material does not identify the other tragedies discussed or set out Howard’s evidence, conclusions or policy recommendations.
The newsletter is presented as commentary and reflection rather than a report of newly established findings. Its focus is the historical experience of New York and the possible lessons it holds for the country.
