World population and the number of city dwellers are steadily growing. Globalization and digitalization lead to an increased competition for skilled and creative labor and other economic resources. This is true not only for firms, but increasingly also for cities. The book elaborates on...

There is a pressing need for discussing and clearly defining issues surrounding sustainable action, regional economic cycles, and, first and foremost, the city as an independent source of knowledge and raw materials. Taking the city of Delitzsch as an example, this study illustrates the elements...