Linking Sustainability to Competitiveness

Alessandro Muolo, Luca Salvati

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Routledge
21 July 2025

Development studies; Urban communities; Environmental economics; Urban economics; Sustainability

This book identifies and discusses opportunities and constraints in applying the sustainability paradigm to urbanization. It integrates this wide concept with ‘local competitiveness’ and focuses on the role of both general and specific political action in shaping the economic structure of a region.

By linking sustainability and local competitiveness within metropolitan regions, it offers an innovative exploration of urbanization processes. Moving beyond the usual institutional and regional economic approaches, the book integrates perspectives from economic geography, sociology, demography, ecology, and planning. It presents practical tools and real-world data, enabling readers to interpret and delve into new urban development paths. By exploring the interaction between urban sustainability and economic competitiveness, a framework is provided that supports informed policymaking decisions at local, regional, and national scales.

This book is written for academics and students—from undergraduates to doctoral candidates—who want a clear, practical look at how local economies, sustainability, and competitiveness come together. It is also helpful for professionals, policymakers, and for anyone curious about how economic growth might become a long-term sustainable political goal.

By: Alessandro Muolo, Luca Salvati
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032931463
ISBN 10: 1032931469
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 21 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Alessandro Muolo is a PhD candidate in Regional Science and Economic Geography at the Gran Sasso Science Institute (L’Aquila, Italy). Luca Salvati is a professor of Applied Economics at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Rome, Italy).