Competitiveness

Lisbon strategy: competitiveness and knowledge economy

The strategic goal for 2010 is to make the European economy the world's mostcompetitive and dynamic knowledge economy. This, it is argued, will producesustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater socialcohesion.

STRIKE Report - Cities in the Knowledge Economy: New governance Challenges

In what respect are cities important entities in the knowledge economy, andwhat are the interrelations between local, regional, national and EU actions topromote the knowledge economy on the urban level?

Meet the Challenge! G-4 view of and contribution to the Lisbon strategy

The four major cities in The Netherlands (G-4) point out that it is in thecities that the real drivers of a competitive and dynamic knowledge-basedeconomy are found. The G-4 acknowledge their share in government responsibilityfor implementing the Lisbon strategy.

Randstad Monitor - Randstad Holland in Europe

This booklet provides all the statistical data on the Randstad HollandRegion. The emphasis is on economic data, usually in a European perspective.

New start for the Lisbon Strategy

On 2 February 2005, the Commission presented its mid-term review of theLisbon strategy for economic, social and environmental renewal. More focus,simplification and national ownership are the remedies the Commission has putforward to relaunch the Lisbon reforms agenda.

Regional competitiveness - United Kingdom

How can the English cities become more effective engines of regional growth?

The inventive city: Urban competitiveness and sustainable urban development

The analysis of urban economic development strategies of European cities,with specific attention for the role of creativity, innovation and knowledge inthose strategies.

Why is New York America's Largest City?

New York has been remarkably successful relative to any other large cityoutside of the sunbelt and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. Whataccounts for New York's rise and continuing success?

Liquidity: Urban Versus Rural Firms

The paper examines the impact of geographic location on liquidity for U.S.rural- and urban-based companies.

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