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Routledge The Political Economy of Capital Cities (Regions and Cities)

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Product Description Capital cities that are not the dominant economic centers of their nations – so-called ‘secondary capital cities’ (SCCs) – tend to be overlooked in the fields of economic geography and political science. Yet, capital cities play an important role in shaping the political, economic, social and cultural identity of a nation. As the seat of power and decision-making, capital cities represent a nation’s identity not only through their symbolic architecture but also through their economies and through the ways in which they position themselves in national urban networks. The Political Economy of Capital Cities aims to address this gap by presenting the dynamics that influence policy and economic development in four in-depth case studies examining the SCCs of Bern, Ottawa, The Hague and Washington, D.C. In contrast to traditional accounts of capital cities, this book conceptualizes the modern national capital as an innovation-driven economy influenced by national, local and regional actors. Nationally, overarching trends in the direction of outsourcing and tertiarization of the public-sector influence the fate of capital cities. Regional policymakers in all four of the highlighted cities leverage the presence of national government agencies and stimulate the economy by way of various locational policy strategies. While accounting for their secondary status, this book illustrates how capital-city actors such as firms, national, regional and local governments, policymakers and planning practitioners are keenly aware of the unique status of their city. The conclusion provides practical recommendations for policymakers in SCCs and highlights ways in which they can help to promote economic development. Review ‘This is an important and unique study of four ‘secondary’ capital cities and their attempts to make their economies more dynamic in an era of increased competition between city regions. Drawing upon perspectives from political economy and economic geography, the authors provide new evidence and insights for aspirational secondary cities.’ ― Professor Gavin Poynter, University of East London, UK About the Author Heike Mayer is a Professor of Economic Geography at the Institute of Geography and a member of the Center for Regional Economic Development at the University of Bern in Switzerland. Fritz Sager is a Professor of Political Science at the KPM Center for Public Management at the University of Bern in Switzerland. David Kaufmann is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the KPM Center for Public Management at the University of Bern in Switzerland. Martin Warland was a Postdoctoral Researcher from August 2016 until January 2017 at the Institute of Geography and the Center for Regional Economic Development at the University of Bern in Switzerland.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138681431
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics > Economic Conditions
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 September 2017
Listed Since: 18 August 2016

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