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Neoclassical economics, the intellectual bedrock of modern capitalism, faces growing criticisms, as many of its key assumptions and policy prescriptions are systematically challenged. Yet, there remains one field of economics where these limitations continue virtually unchallenged: the study of cities and regions in built-environment economics.
In this book, Franklin Obeng-Odoom draws on institutional, Georgist and Marxist economics to clearly but comprehensively show what the key issues are today in thinking about urban economics. In doing so, he demonstrates the widespread tensions and contradictions in the status quo, showing how to reconstruct urban economics in order to create a more just society and environment.
Published | Nov 15 2016 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 296 |
ISBN | 9781783606603 |
Imprint | Zed Books |
Illustrations | Tables, black and white 10 ; Figures 14 |
Dimensions | Not specified |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
The book reminds us that issues of the urban question around spatial inequality in terms of housing, transport, jobs or other metrics, are issues that have historical precedents, are trans-national and trans-cultural … So when politicians, think-tanks, industry peak bodies, or universities offer simple solutions that promote the status quo, books like this one help us to articulate our rebuttals.
Australian Universities' Review
[The] book has substantial merit. It provides a useful set of counter-arguments to the received wisdom on urban economics and the built environment. As such, it has the potential to broaden theoretical and practical perspectives on a topic where quite narrow views often predominate.'
Economic Record
/i>'An invaluable compendium of information for anyone wishing to become acquainted with the most recent and most important publications on urban economics.
Good Government
Recommended for readers who seek a heterodox perspective on urban economics.
Choice
Reconstructing Urban Economics is a most welcome addition to the canon of progressive urban scholarship and Obeng-Odoom is its well qualified author.
Journal of Australian Political Economy
Obeng-Odoom joins a long list of thoughtful analysts and social reformers ... who have sought to keep the proposals of Henry George in the public dialogue.
Land and Liberty
This book is available on Bloomsbury Collections where your library has access.
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