Smaller cities in a world of competitiveness - Kresl, Peter Karl (Routledge, 2016)
Includes bibliographical references and index
1. Introduction to small cities : how to describe/define them? -- 2. Small cities in a world of mega-cities -- 3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of smaller cities? -- 4. Is size important? -- 5. Public policy and small cities in North America -- 6. Public policies and small cities in the European Union -- 7. Small cities and competitiveness in North America -- 8. Small cities and competitiveness in Europe -- 9. Summing it up : options for smaller cities