Evolutionary urban development : lessons from Central and Eastern Europe

Summary:

"Drawing on a range of disciplinary approaches, this monograph explores the drivers of urban development. Through an evolutionary lens, cities are shown to find a development path amidst an ever-changing landscape, sometimes facing extreme externalities such as wars and economic crises. Key themes covered include urban growth, decentralization, path dependence, institutional change, governance, entrepreneurship and culture. Detailed case studies of the history-rich metropolises of Berlin, Budapest and Warsaw allow the author to examine the adaptive abilities of cities in flux, and draw conclusions with broader international relevance. This monograph will be valuable reading for advanced students and researchers in urban economics, evolutionary economics, institutional economics and Central European studies"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780367486716
ISBN: 9780367497224
Physical Description: 187 p.
Edition: 1 Edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is city? -- Strength in number: how to measure urban growth, development or success -- Drivers of urban change and adaptation -- Players on the urban stage: power, influence and decision-making -- Cities more lasting than bronze: new chapter in urban history of survival.