Reviews
Unlocking the Potential of Post-Industrial Cities provides a clear-eyed diagnosis of the problems facing America's older industrial cities. It uses the tools of urban economics to outline a bold agenda for revitalizing these cities. A must-read for urbanists and anyone concerned with the future of these great cities and our nation as a whole.
Kahn and McComas's excellent book is well-written, well-argued, and important—the sort of economics that should be widely read, digested, and discussed. It offers a clear account of the economic forces that are shaping some of America's most important industrial cities and their regions, and explores economically sound ideas for their rebirth.
McComas and Kahn make a persuasive case that cities should be viewed as centers of expanding opportunity, not massive shelters for the poor. They explore a variety of factors, including technological changes, environmental policies, and creative economic strategies, that will lead to unlocking the urban potential they describe.
Book Details
Preface
Chapter One. Cities at a Crossroads
Chapter Two. Long-Run Trends in Poverty
Chapter Three. Urban Labor Market Demand
Chapter Four. The Labor Supply of Local Residents
Chapter Five. Urban
Preface
Chapter One. Cities at a Crossroads
Chapter Two. Long-Run Trends in Poverty
Chapter Three. Urban Labor Market Demand
Chapter Four. The Labor Supply of Local Residents
Chapter Five. Urban Neighborhood Quality of Life
Chapter Six. Improving Urban Governance
Chapter Seven. Promising Trends
Chapter Eight. New Knowledge Fuels the Comeback
References
Index