Acknowledgments
Introduction
Cities and regions in the twenty-first century : why do they develop and change?
The economic context of city and regional development
Workshops of the world economy : people, jobs, and places
The motor of urban economies : specialization
Disruptive innovation : geography and economics
Cities and individuals : how we shape cities, but not the way we want to
The institutional context of cities and regions
Winner and loser regions : the "where" of development
Communities and the economy
Robust action : society, community, and development
Social interaction and urban economies
Technology, globalization, and local interaction
Local context : the genius of cities
Face-to-face contact
The political context of city and regional development
Exit or voice? : politics, societies, and city-systems
Justice, efficiency, and cities : should regions help one another?
Conclusion
Dear policymaker: some keys for you
Notes
References
Index.