The survey ranked Durham as the second most prosperous city in the U.S. and Raleigh following closely at number eight. The Geography of Prosperity utilizes a Prosperity Index based on five equally weighted factors. However, this method has sparked debate among experts, such as Gerald Cohen from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, who argues that it may undervalue the region's tech investments and startups.
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