by Jane Jacobs
First published 1984
Cities are not just collections of buildings, but complex economic engines that drive national prosperity. Renowned urban theorist Jane Jacobs shows how cities, not governments, generate true wealth through the spontaneous exchange of goods, services, and ideas. Challenging the prevailing wisdom, she reveals how centralized national policies often hinder rather than help local economies. From bustling sidewalks to skyscraping financial centers, Jacobs uncovers the invisible webs of trade, entrepreneurship, and innovation that make cities the catalysts of economic growth.
Genres: economics, non-fiction, urban, cities
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-prevailing-wisdom
Period: 20th-Century
257 pages · Hardcover · Random House Inc