Urban competition and competitiveness

Author: Yu Taofang
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book analyzes the concept of urban competitiveness, urban competition mechanisms, and the general evaluation methods and procedures of urban competitiveness based on the influencing factors of "resources, capabilities, and environment." It explores the static and dynamic combination patterns of internal influencing factors of urban competitiveness, the external sources of urban competitive advantages, and the spatial effects of urban competition. Based on this, the book constructs a fundamental research framework for urban competitiveness and elaborates its theoretical system. Additionally, the book applies the established research framework and theoretical system to conduct experimental research on typical Chinese cities and regions. This book is suitable for researchers, university and college faculty and students, as well as administrative leaders in the fields of urban planning, urban geography, urban economics, urban management, and regional economic development strategies and planning.