Nighttime lights clarify economic activity

Monday, June 13, 2011 - 10:30 in Physics & Chemistry

The glow of lights in a city at night means different things to different people. For some, the amazing hues along Broadway, the Las Vegas Strip or the Sunset Strip in Hollywood mean a fun night out. For an economist, these dazzling lights signify people's pockets are flush with cash; and in fact, a new study confirms it.

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