Cities in the Technology Economy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780765612694)

Recognizing the pivotal role that local governments play in the high-tech economy, this book examines the effect of technology industries and infrastructures on cities and the local policy actions required for effective response to these challenges. Filled with fresh information and practical advice, "Cities in the Technology Economy" provides a thorough coverage of the technology economy with respect to cities and economic development, focusing on the attraction of technology industries and investment in technology infrastructure. The author utilizes a triangualtion of approaches - national level data, nationwide survey of local officials, and case studies - to examine what cities are doing in the technology economy, describe the barriers to participation in the technology economy, and detail entrepreneurial actions of local governments to traverse these hurdles. All of the research points to the need for a strong local role enabling local policy action and activities to shape a technology economy response.

Author: Darrene Hackler
ISBN-10: 0765612690
ISBN-13: 9780765612694
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 11/15/2006
Pages: 214
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.30w x 0.77d