Beyond GDP: The Intangible Forces That Define Urban Success
In short: How do we truly measure a city's power? Professor Tony Travers explores the history of urban competition and identifies the data points—and invisible qualities—that determine whether a city thrives or fails.
In this lecture from Gresham College, Professor Tony Travers examines the evolution of competition between global cities. While many metrics are easy to quantify, Travers argues that success often hinges on 'intangibles' that escape traditional data collection.
The presentation provides a framework for comparing urban centers by balancing hard data with these essential, less measurable qualities. It offers a sophisticated look at how policy makers and researchers can better understand the complex dynamics of local government and regional influence.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Competitive Cities: What Can Measure & What We Can't - Professor Tony Travers
- Also: Professor Tony Travers | School of Public Policy | LSE
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