Postindustrial East Asian Cities
| Author | : Shahid Yusuf |
| Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
| Total Pages | : 373 |
| Release | : 2006-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780821366493 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0821366491 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (491 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Postindustrial East Asian Cities by : Shahid Yusuf
Download or read book Postindustrial East Asian Cities written by Shahid Yusuf and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a wide range of literature and on interviews with firms, this book explores issues of economic growth with a focus on six East Asian cities: Bangkok, Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo. It suggests how policies and institutions can induce and furnish an urban environment that supports innovative activities. A valuable resource for researchers, urban planners, urban geographers, and policy makers interested in East Asia.