Cities in the Technology Economy / Edition 1

by Darrene Hackler

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765612700
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2006
Series:	Cities and Contemporary Society Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	214
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Dawn of the Technology Economy; Chapter 2 Defining the Technology Economy; Chapter 3 Cities and Technology Economy Sectors; Chapter 4 Economic Development and the Technology Economy in Cities; Chapter 5 Entrepreneurial Cities in the Technology Economy; Chapter 6 Local Policy Action in the Technology Economy;