First published 2015
Cities drive human prosperity, but urbanization creates massive challenges alongside its promises. Edward Glaeser examines how the right policies can harness urban transformation to create jobs, build wealth, and pull millions from poverty. He tackles the breakdown of public services, traffic congestion, pollution, and rising crime that plague growing cities. The book explores what makes cities competitive in today's economy and how to address the stark inequalities in access and opportunity that urban areas generate. Glaeser provides multiple perspectives on the changing economic landscape, city competitiveness, entrepreneurship, inclusion, informal economies, sustainability, and delivery of basic services. His analysis aims to help readers reimagine urban futures and chart courses toward cities that serve both competitive markets and human needs.
Genres: business, economics, non-fiction, urban, cities, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informative
Setting: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Period: 21st Century
512 pages · Hardcover · Oxford University Press