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Economy of Cities

In The Economy of Cities, Jane Jacobs challenges the traditional belief that agriculture preceded urban life, arguing instead that cities are the primary engines of economic development and actually gave birth to rural productivity. She explains that growth occurs through a continuous process of adding new work to older divisions of labor, a phenomenon that thrives in the diverse and often "inefficient" environments of dense urban centers. By replacing imports with local production, cities trigger a powerful reciprocating system that expands the total volume of economic activity and fosters innovation. Jacobs uses historical examples and modern case studies to demonstrate that urban creativity is essential for solving practical problems, such as waste recycling or transportation. Ultimately, the text posits that the diversification of work within cities is the fundamental source of a nation's wealth and progress.