The Political Economy of Capital Cities

Heike Mayer, Fritz Sager, David Kaufmann , Martin Warland

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English

Routledge
12 December 2019

Development studies; Urban communities; Political economy; Economic geography

Series: Regions and Cities

Capital cities that are not the dominant economic centers of their nations – so-called ‘secondary capital cities’ (SCCs) – tend to be overlooked in the fields of economic geography and political science. Yet, capital cities play an important role in shaping the political, economic, social and cultural identity of a nation. As the seat of power and decision-making, capital cities represent a nation’s identity not only through their symbolic architecture but also through their economies and through the ways in which they position themselves in national urban networks.

The Political Economy of Capital Cities aims to address this gap by presenting the dynamics that influence policy and economic development in four in-depth case studies examining the SCCs of Bern, Ottawa, The Hague and Washington, D.C. In contrast to traditional accounts of capital cities, this book conceptualizes the modern national capital as an innovation-driven economy influenced by national, local and regional actors. Nationally, overarching trends in the direction of outsourcing and tertiarization of the public-sector influence the fate of capital cities. Regional policymakers in all four of the highlighted cities leverage the presence of national government agencies and stimulate the economy by way of various locational policy strategies.

While accounting for their secondary status, this book illustrates how capital-city actors such as firms, national, regional and local governments, policymakers and planning practitioners are keenly aware of the unique status of their city. The conclusion provides practical recommendations for policymakers in SCCs and highlights ways in which they can help to promote economic development.

By: Heike Mayer, Fritz Sager, David Kaufmann, Martin Warland
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367878009
ISBN 10: 0367878003
Series: Regions and Cities
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 12 December 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables About the Authors Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Framework for analyzing secondary capital cities Chapter 3: Setting the scene Chapter 4: The economic geography of secondary capital cities Chapter 5: Locational policies in secondary capital cities Chapter 6: Conclusion: Deal with it – ten recommendations to ensure SCCs thrive Appendix Index

Heike Mayer is a Professor of Economic Geography at the Institute of Geography and a member of the Center for Regional Economic Development at the University of Bern in Switzerland. Fritz Sager is a Professor of Political Science at the KPM Center for Public Management at the University of Bern in Switzerland. David Kaufmann is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the KPM Center for Public Management at the University of Bern in Switzerland. Martin Warland was a Postdoctoral Researcher from August 2016 until January 2017 at the Institute of Geography and the Center for Regional Economic Development at the University of Bern in Switzerland.

Reviews for The Political Economy of Capital Cities

'This is an important and unique study of four 'secondary' capital cities and their attempts to make their economies more dynamic in an era of increased competition between city regions. Drawing upon perspectives from political economy and economic geography, the authors provide new evidence and insights for aspirational secondary cities.' - Professor Gavin Poynter, University of East London, UK