By empirically assessing the competitiveness of 505 cities around the world from regional, national and other perspectives, this book not only ranks these cities but also presents a treasure trove of information with regard to each city’s relative strengths and weaknesses.
This unique resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed, and involve urban economics, geography, regional economics and many other fields. Using a concise indexing system, sophisticated methodology, and extensive figures and tables, it provides a comprehensive analysis of global urban competitiveness in 2015.
Given the scope of its coverage, the book will be of great interest to readers such as local authorities, decision-makers and economic planners in cities throughout the world.
- ISBN13 9789811048333
- Publish Date 13 July 2017
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country SG
- Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore
- Edition 1st ed. 2017
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 302
- Language English