Cities and the Wealth of Nations: Principles of Economic Life

Jacobs, Jane

ISBN 10: 0394729110 / ISBN 13: 9780394729114

Published by Vintage, 1985

Seller Inventory # 0394729110-4-36944760

Synopsis:

In this eye-opening work of economic theory, Jane Jacobs argues that it is cities—not nations—that are the drivers of wealth. Challenging centuries of economic orthodoxy, in Cities and the Wealth of Nations the beloved author contends that healthy cities are constantly evolving to replace imported goods with locally-produced alternatives, spurring a cycle of vibrant economic growth. Intelligently argued and drawing on examples from around the world and across the ages, here Jacobs radically changes the way we view our cities—and our entire economy. 

About the Author:

Jane Jacobs was the legendary author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, a work that has never gone out of print and that has transformed the disciplines of urban planning and city architecture. Her other major works include The Economy of Cities, Systems of Survival, and The Nature of Economies. She died in 2006.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cities and the Wealth of Nations: Principles...
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: paperback
Condition: Fair