“The 25 Most Economically Powerful Cities in the World”

D.C. is tied with Seoul, South Korea, as the 10th most economically powerful city in the world, according to the Atlantic Cities’ global economic power index. The District has a $218 billion economic output, but as we know, not everyone is benefiting from the city’s robust economy — unemployment rates are higher than 20 percent in some wards.


Cities and their surrounding metro regions are the real economic engines of our time. Bringing together talented, ambitious people and the assets they need to succeed, cities propel the innovation and enterprise that spur long-term prosperity.

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