The global urban competitiveness report 2011 The Global Urban Competitiveness Report – 2011 is an empirical study of the competitiveness of 500 cities around the world. This one of a kind annual resource draws on a wealth of data sources all of which are described and assessed. Using a sophisticated methodology and a team of 100 researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences the book not only ranks these cities but also presents a treasury of information with regard to the strengths and weaknesses of each city in relation to each other. The book includes a full discussion of the factors that create urban competitiveness and what sorts or categories of cities are most competitive and comments on the policies and initiatives that are adopted by the most competitive cities.