Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/prmiw7 Cities Network Along the Silk Road The Global Urban Competitiveness Report 2017 By: Pengfei Ni; Marco Kamiya; Ruxi Ding Publisher: Springer Print ISBN: 9789811048333, 9811048339 eText ISBN: 9789811048340, 9811048347 Copyright year: 2017 Format: PDF Available from $ 139.00 USD SKU 9789811048340 By empirically assessing the competitiveness of 505 cities around the world from regional, national and other perspectives, this book not only ranks these cities but also presents a treasure trove of information with regard to each city’s relative strengths and weaknesses. This unique resource draws on a wealth of data sources, all of which are described and assessed, and involve urban economics, geography, regional economics and many other fields. Using a concise indexing system, sophisticated methodology, and extensive figures and tables, it provides a comprehensive analysis of global urban competitiveness in 2015. Given the scope of its coverage, the book will be of great interest to readers such as local authorities, decision-makers and economic planners in cities throughout the world.