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Geographical Economics and Urban Competitiveness: A Critique

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  • Martin Boddy

    (School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK, martin.boddy@bristolac.uk)

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  • Martin Boddy, 1999. "Geographical Economics and Urban Competitiveness: A Critique," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 36(5-6), pages 811-842, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:36:y:1999:i:5-6:p:811-842
    DOI: 10.1080/0042098993231
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