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Cities in the Technology Economy
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Description: 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 triangultion 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.
Selected Contents:
List of Tables
Preface
1. The Dawn of the Technology Economy
2. Defining the Technology Economy
3. Cities and Technology Economy Sectors
4. Economic Development and the Technology Economy in Cities
5. Entrepreneurial Cities in the Technology Economy
6. Local Policy Action in the Technology Economy
Appendix A. NAICS Codes for Technology Employers and Technology Generators
Appendix B. NAICS Codes for Technology Employers and Technology Generator Subsectors
Appendix C. Descriptive Statistics, City Characteristics, and Technology Employment
Appendix D. List of 252 Responding Cities to Economic Development and Technology Economy Survey
Appendix E. Economic Development and Technology Economy Survey
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Comment(s): "In this path-breaking book, Hackler shows that despite the importance of communications and high-tech sectors to local economic performance, cities find it difficult to devise effective strategies to nurture these sectors. Academics and policymakers alike should pay close attention to the message in this book." -- Dennis Judd, University of Illinois at Chicago
Review(s): I recommend the book to all readers who would like to learn more about the impact of technology industries and infrastructure on cities and the role of local policies in promoting investment in the technology economy. Journal of Regional Science, Vol.47, No.5
[Hackler's] methodology challenges the status quo of research focused at the regional and/or state level, and her findings provide a potential roadmap for cities to follow in developing their technology economy. Regional Studies
    
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