Cities and the Wealth of Nations

<p>In this eye-opening work of economic theory, Jane Jacobs argues that it is cities&mdash;not nations&mdash;that are the drivers of wealth. Challenging centuries of economic orthodoxy, in <em>Cities and the Wealth of Nations</em> the beloved author contends that healthy cities are constantly evolving to replace imported goods with locally-produced alternatives, spurring a cycle of vibrant economic growth. Intelligently argued and drawing on examples from around the world and across the ages, here Jacobs radically changes the way we view our cities&mdash;and our entire economy</p>