Cities in the Technology Economy (Hardcover)

Recognizing the pivotal role that local governments play in the high-tech economy, this book examines the effect of technology industries and infrastructures on cities and the local policy actions required for effective response to these challenges. Filled with fresh information and practical advice, "Cities in the Technology Economy" provides a thorough coverage of the technology economy with respect to cities and economic development, focusing on the attraction of technology industries and investment in technology infrastructure. The author utilizes a triangualtion of approaches - national level data, nationwide survey of local officials, and case studies - to examine what cities are doing in the technology economy, describe the barriers to participation in the technology economy, and detail entrepreneurial actions of local governments to traverse these hurdles. All of the research points to the need for a strong local role enabling local policy action and activities to shape a technology economy response.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Darrene Hackler
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-7656-1269-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > Local government policies Promotions
LSN:	0-7656-1269-0
Barcode:	9780765612694

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