OECD Territorial Reviews Competitive Cities in the Global EconomyOECD Publishing, 17. stu 2006. - Broj stranica: 450 Urban areas represent an important part of the national economy and feature higher GDP per capita and productivity levels than their country’s average. But they also harbour large pockets of unemployment and poverty and suffer from problems such as congestion, pollution and crime. This book examines whether they are sustainable in the long term and what needs to be done to keep these engines of economic growth running smoothly. A synthesis report based on OECD metropolitan reviews and a database of 78 metro regions, this report examines cities performance within their countries and addresses key issues such as competitiveness and social cohesion, intergovernmental relationships, and urban finance. “This is a 'must read' publication, not only for those who already believe in the key importance of urban policy, but even more so for those who remain to be convinced.” Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Mayor of Madrid, Spain "The most comprehensive examination of the territorial dimension underlying economic growth today." With the nation-state and the corporation seen as the world’s two competing economic and social units, the regional economy is often overlooked. It’s refreshing to see such detailed attention paid to its role as the real motor force of international growth.” “This report on cities demonstrates that economic prosperity and social well-being are inseparable.” "A striking report that will force governments to reconsider their urban agenda". This report provides invaluable advice for policy makers as our cities grapple with profound change."
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... costs in the long term. ○ Congestion costs are particularly prominent, notably traffic congestion but also other forms of pollution, such as reduced air and water quality, high noise levels and degradation of green areas. There are ...
... costs of maintaining a good-quality physical environment when there is a high concentration of people and activities. This is most likely to be manifested in the failure to maintain or improve areas with concentrations of social housing ...
... costs and high land prices outweigh the positive effect) at cheaper costs thanks to agglomeration economies. Negatively, the metro-region may drain other areas of their talented young people and of their capital and physical resources ...
... costs, while ghettoes of poor housing are almost impossible to eradicate once they have developed without massive disruption to people's 20 OECD TERRITORIAL REVIEWS: COMPETITIVE CITIES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY – ISBN 92-64-02708-4 – © OECD ...
... costs. In terms of efficiency, it may be second-best to rely on a co-operative mechanism rather than a self-financed and directly elected administrative body, but it has its own merits of fostering communication and possibly limiting ...