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SUMMARY: Divergent Cities? Why do cities differ in growth and performance?
  Conference  - Speakers include:  Andrew Carter\, Centre for Cities Profes
 sor Harry Garretsen\, University of Gronigen Professor Ron Martin\,  Unive
 rsity of Cambridge Professor Philip McCann\, University of Groningen\, Mar
 k Roberts\, World Bank Professor 
DTSTART:20150716T083000Z
DTEND:20150716T163000Z
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CONTACT:Philippa Millerchip
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in human history\, more than half of the wo
 rld’s population now lives in cities. Geographers and economists alike p
 oint to the increasing concentration of economic activity and wealth creat
 ion in cities\, especially large and capital cities\, many of which are al
 so the key nodes that articulate and shape the global economy. However\, n
 ot all cities have experienced success: both in Europe and the United Stat
 es\, economic growth rates have varied significantly across cities\, and s
 ome cities have shrunk rather than expanded economically. This divergent e
 xperience raises questions as to what determines city growth. Why do some 
 cities lead while others fall behind? Such issues pose a challenge to both
  theory and policy. \nThis one and half day conference will bring together
  academics\, policy makers and other individuals who have a direct interes
 t in the growth and success of cities. \nFor more details and to register 
 go to: http://www.cpes.org.uk/events/cjres2015
LOCATION:McGrath Centre\, St Catharine’s College
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