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This book explores the role of cities in the trade liberalization process in the global economy and their efforts to enhance the competitiveness of cities. Cities have become the primary actors in the trade liberalization process, both in North America and Europe. It is their efforts to design strategic responses, to create city networks, to influence priorities for public expenditures, and to enhance their own competitiveness that are vital to the realization of the potential for increased efficiency and higher incomes which free-trade promises.
This work examines the impact of trade liberalization on the urban economy through case studies of urban areas along the U.S.-Canadian border, in the European Community, and in Scandinavia. The findings will be of interest to scholars in development economics and international trade and to practitioners and policy-makers involved in urban economic development.
List of contents
Introduction
Economic Aspects of the Response of Cities to Regional Trade Liberalization
The Canada-U.S. FTA and EC 1992: The Agreements and their Effects
Response of North American Cities to the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
Response of Cities of the European Community to EC 1992
Comparative Analysis of Responses
Responses of Three Major Cities in Norway and Sweden to EC 1992
Conclusions about City Responses to Regional Trade Liberalization
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Peter Kresl
