Urban competitiveness in developing economies /
Urban competitiveness in developing economies /
edited by Peter Karl Kresl.
- 1 online resource (ix, 197 pages) : illustrations (some color).
- Regions and cities .
"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, well-being and sustainability. This volume will be valuable reading to advanced students, researchers and policymakers in urban and regional studies, economic geography and economic development"--
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Urban economics.
Cities and towns--Developing countries.
Competition--Developing countries.
Regional planning--Developing countries.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General
HT321 / .U28 2020
330.9173/2
"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, well-being and sustainability. This volume will be valuable reading to advanced students, researchers and policymakers in urban and regional studies, economic geography and economic development"--
9780429443404 0429443404 9780429811968 0429811969 9780429811982 0429811985 9780429811975 0429811977
Urban economics.
Cities and towns--Developing countries.
Competition--Developing countries.
Regional planning--Developing countries.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General
HT321 / .U28 2020
330.9173/2