OECD Territorial Reviews Competitive Cities in the Global EconomyOECD Publishing, 1. pro 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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Part | 11 |
The Emerging Role of Metropolitan Regions | 29 |
Notes | 82 |
65 | 86 |
222 | 105 |
Notes | 152 |
The Governance of Metroregions | 155 |
Bibliography | 235 |
Identifying the Determinants of Regional Performances | 279 |
Lessons for Policymakers Allen J Scott | 289 |
Challenges for Different | 303 |
Specialisation and Networking in Mediumsized Cities Colin Crouch | 317 |
The Impact of Tertiary Education on Urban Development | 329 |
Achievements | 339 |
The Connections Between Social Cohesion and City | 353 |
Labour Market Integration Policies to Enhance Social Cohesion Ian Gordon | 367 |
Definition of Metropolitan Areas in some OECD Countries | 245 |
1 Methodology for selecting OECD metroregions | 252 |
1 Definition of metroregions according to the OECD | 255 |
2 Sources and years of reference for population | 266 |
Regressions and Correlations in Chapter 1 | 272 |
1 Relationship between population size and income | 277 |
Can Distressed Urban Areas Become Growth Poles? Claude Jacquier | 381 |
Business Leadership for Regional | 393 |
Simple model of the determinants of per capita income growth | 399 |
Governance for Metropolitan Sustainability Tony Travers | 407 |
Summary of elected government arrangements in five major | 412 |
Issues for Metropolitan Regions | 415 |