Urban Economics

The Impact of COVID on Cities and Regions

Edited by Peter K. Kresl, Mattia Bertin

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has arguably caused some of the most noticeable and influential societal and economic changes since World War Two. This path-breaking book investigates these changes and the subsequent responses of urban poli...

Hardback (October 2023)

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Advanced Introduction to Tourism Economics

David W. Marcouiller

This Advanced Introduction is an accessible and critical review of the economic foundations of tourism. Taking a regional approach based in macro- and resource economics, David Marcouiller points to how the competitive aspect of tourism ...

Paperback (October 2023)

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Hardback (October 2023)

List price ~~$120.00~~

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The Crisis of Democracy in the Age of Cities

Edited by Juval Portugali

Providing a succinct overview of historical, present and future perspectives of cities and urbanism, this discerning book examines how the 21st century, regarded as the age of cities, is associated with the current crisis of democracy.

Hardback (October 2023)

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Hardback (September 2023)

Research Handbook on City and Municipal Finance

Edited by Craig L. Johnson, Tima M. Moldogaziev, Justin M. Ross

This timely Research Handbook explores the handling of city and municipal finances in the 21st century. It examines the impact of the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic on cities and municipalities, highlighting strengths, weaknesses,...

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$65.00

Resilience and Regional Development

Edited by Gabriela C. Pascariu, Ramona Ţigănaşu, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp

Interdisciplinary in its approach, with expert contributors from diverse backgrounds, Resilience and Regional Development brings to light the significance of multiple dimensions of resilience and its implications for the economy.

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Handbook on City Logistics and Urban Freight

Edited by Edoardo Marcucci, Valerio Gatta, Michela Le Pira

Providing an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of city logistics and urban freight research, this Handbook offers multidisciplinary insights on the key theories, themes and pressing issues common to urban and metropolitan landscapes.

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Handbook on Transport Pricing and Financing

Edited by Alejandro Tirachini, Daniel Hörcher, Erik T. Verhoef

Taking a comprehensive approach to two central, closely intertwined themes in the field of transport economics, this illuminating Handbook recognizes the critical socioeconomic importance of transport pricing and financing.

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How Great Cities Happen

John Stanley, Janet Stanley, Roslynne Hansen

Urban planners in developed countries are increasingly recognizing the need for closer integration of land use and transport. However, this updated second edition of How Great Cities Happen explains how crises like climate change and the...

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Rethinking Smart Cities

Zaheer Allam, Yusra Raisah Takun

This innovative book explores the foundations of the smart city and, through a critique of its challenges and concerns, showcases how to redefine the concept for increased sustainability, liveability and resilience in urban areas. It und...

Hardback (2022)

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A Research Agenda for Small and Medium-Sized Towns

Edited by Heike Mayer, Michela Lazzeroni

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Exploring current debates on the topic, this book maps out an agenda for theory, research an...

Hardback (2022)

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Handbook on Smart Growth

Edited by Gerrit-Jan Knaap, Rebecca Lewis, Arnab Chakraborty, Katy June-Friesen

This timely Research Handbook examines the evolution of smart growth over the past three decades, mapping the trajectory from its original principles to its position as an important paradigm in urban planning today. Critically analysing ...

Hardback (2022)

List price ~~$220.00~~

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$65.00