The Global Urban Competitiveness Report - 2010 (Hardcover)

The Global Urban Competitiveness Report - 2010 is an empirical study of the competitiveness of 500 cities around the world This one-of-a-kind resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed Using a sophisticated methodology and a team of 100 researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Science, the book not only ranks these cities but also presents a wealth of information with regard to the strengths and weaknesses of each city in relation to each other The book includes a full discussion of the factors that create urban competitiveness, what sorts or categories of cities are most competitive, and comments on the policies and initiatives that are adopted by the most competitive cities.Scholars and researchers in the areas of urban economics, planning, geography, and regional economics will find the information invaluable, as will local authorities, decision-makers, and economic planners in cities throughout the world.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2010
Authors:	Pengfei Ni • Peter Karl Kresl
Dimensions:	244 x 169mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-1-84844-687-8
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Civil service & public sector Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities
LSN:	1-84844-687-X
Barcode:	9781848446878

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