Schelling's Segregation Model
Why are our cities so segregated?
- Suppose we have a very tolerant society (people are happy if 50% of people around them are likes them)
- Happy people will stay put while unhappy will move to other spot.
Segregation level: 0%; Unhappy: 40-50%
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