Build for whom? Contested state entrepreneurialism and the governance of affordable rental housing in Shanghai, China
Urban Studies (SAGE) · Urban Studies
City competitiveness & rankings
Part of Urban & Regional Economy.
items / month, 12 months
November 2026
Beyond the perimeter walls: Negotiated porosity and the governance of megaproject edges in Metro Manila
Urban Studies (SAGE) · Urban Studies
October 2026
Nested economies of scale in global city mass
Nature Cities
September 2026
Global Cities Index 2026
Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics ranks the world's 1,000 largest cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance, combining historical data with its own forecasts.
July 2026
EIU Global Liveability Index 2026
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
The annual EIU ranking scores 173 cities on 30 indicators across stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, based on a May 2026 survey.
December 2025
Global Power City Index 2025
Mori Memorial Foundation – Institute for Urban Strategies
The Mori Memorial Foundation evaluates 48 major cities on 72 indicators across economy, R&D, cultural interaction, liveability, environment and accessibility, and adds a new startup-ecosystem index.