Gays as leading indicator of regional booms?

By Phil Gyford on 22 November 2000, 11:13 pm | 0 Comments

Some are claiming that the concentration of gays in a city (or, more broadly perhaps, the level of acceptance of alternative cultures) could be a leading indicator of future economic booms. Cities with the highest concentrations of gays are currently experiencing tech booms. Tenuous, but possible. (via Telecom-Cities)

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