num_pages: 257
description: In this eye-opening work of economic theory, Jane Jacobs argues that it is cities—not nations—that are the drivers of wealth. Challenging centuries of economic orthodoxy, in Cities and the Wealth of Nations 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—and our entire economy. 
language: English
title: Cities and the Wealth of Nations: Principles of Economic Life
titlecomplete: Cities and the Wealth of Nations: Principles of Economic Life
genres: Architecture, Economics, Urbanism, Cities, Urban Studies, Nonfiction, Business, History, Sociology, Urban Planning
ratings_count: 608
awards: awardedAt: 441792000000
name: Los Angeles Times Book Prize
category: Current Interest
publisher: Vintage