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Yet another attempt to classify cities in the world without sufficient knowledge beyond the borders of the core group of people creating the study. Cities in this study are defined by the borders of municipalities, disregarding the fact that in many countries, like in the United States, multiple municipalities with small areas cluster into a larger and integrated metropolitan area. If one wants to compare Shanghai and Mumbai to Atlanta, Atlanta as an urban area goes well beyond the city of Atlanta proper. In my copy Geneva's country is listed as "Swaziland", which calls into question the quality of the study and whether purchasing it is good value.
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The Global Urban Competitiveness Report - 2010 is an empirical study of the competitiveness of 500 cities around the world. This one-of-a-kind resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed. Using a sophisticated methodology and a team of 100 researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Science, the book not only ranks these cities but also presents a wealth of information with regard to the strengths and weaknesses of each city in relation to each other. The book includes a full discussion of the factors that create urban competitiveness, what sorts or categories of cities are most competitive, and comments on the policies and initiatives that are adopted by the most competitive cities. Scholars and researchers in the areas of urban economics, planning, geography and regional economics will find the information invaluable as will local authorities, decision-makers, and economic planners in cities throughout the world.
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