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Global Cities in a Global Economy

In: 3-in-1: Governing a Global Financial Centre

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As hubs of global financial activity, global financial centres are invariably situated within highly interconnected global cities. Indeed, the latest iteration of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) shows that the vast majority of the world’s most competitive financial centres are situated within major global cities. Singapore is currently ranked third on the GFCI, lagging behind only London and New York, who are placed first and second respectively…

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  • J. J. Woo, 2017. "Global Cities in a Global Economy," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: 3-in-1: Governing a Global Financial Centre, chapter 2, pages 14-32, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789813221178_0002
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    Keywords

    Political Economy; Financial Centres; Singapore;
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    JEL classification:

    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State

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