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Globalization and the Rise of Megacities in the Developing World
Written by Mario Wiedemann
Thomas Friedman has argued in The World is Flat that those who deny rapid globalizationwill not survive in the global economy. In this paper the authors critically discuss Friedman’s views and highlight the new globalization driven by outsourcing and vertical specialization. Second, they argue that Friedman pays insufficient attention to […]
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Slum Formation or Urban Innovation? – Migrant Communities and Social Change in Chinese Megacities
Written by Mario Wiedemann
“China’s economic success over the last 20-30 years has been accompanied by rapid urbanisation based mainly on rural-to-urban migration flows. Many observers expect highspeed urbanisation and massive population redistribution to continue for another one or two decades. Nevertheless, China seeks and claims to be pursuing a process of urbanisation that […]
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Scientists from Germany and Korea work on creating green mega cities
Written by marie
New building concepts and IT solutions for the mega city Seoul are supposed to save energy, cut pollution and make living in the city a more pleasant experience. Read more
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Megacities: Problems, Challenges and Chances
Written by marie
Diseases, housing and income are some of the problems, challenges and chances in mega cities. Read more
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The Problem With Megacities
Written by marie
Bigger is not better – the gap between the megacity’s rich and poor expands more rapidly. Read more
