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Plenty has been written on the competitiveness of megacities, capital cities, and regional hubs. Cities in developing countries have not yet received the same attention - this book fills that gap. An international team of expert academics have come together to present a comprehensive study of the competitiveness of cities in the developing world. Spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, this book homes in on specific city cases and examines how they relate to the rest of the global economy. The focus is on acknowledging their unique contexts, while drawing out commonalities, and ultimately identifying ways for them to enhance their competitiveness, wellbeing, and sustainability.
This volume will be valuable reading to advanced students, researchers, and policymakers in urban and regional studies, economic geography, and economic development.
List of contents
Introduction 1. Cities and the contemporary global economy 2. Competitiveness and wellbeing as features of the global economy 3. Africa and the global economy 4. African cities and competitiveness 5. Asia and the global economy 6. Asian cities and competitiveness 7. Latin America and the global economy 8. Latin American cities and competitiveness 9. Conclusions and thoughts about the coming years
About the author
Peter Karl Kresl is Charles P. Vaughn Professor of Economics Emeritus, Bucknell University, USA; President, Global Urban Competitiveness Project.
Summary
Plenty has been written on the competitiveness of megacities, capital cities and regional hubs. Cities in developing countries have not yet received the same attention – this book fills that gap. An international team of academics have compiled a comprehensive study of the competitiveness of cities in the developing world.
