With case studies examining cities of all sizes, from Toronto to Moncton, Innovating in Urban Economies analyzes the impact of size, location, and the regional economy on innovation and knowledge in Canada’s cities

David A. Wolfe is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga and co-director of the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs. He was National Coordinator of the Innovation Systems Research Network.

‘David Wolfe delivers a masterful collection of essays that investigate various components of urban innovation and economics… This volume could very well offer findings to aid academics and policy makers to better understand economic structures and outcomes.’

Bradley Keelor:

‘Innovating is a great group of case studies written by some great Canadian experts. Anyone interested in innovation should keep it handy.’

Jean-Paul D. Addie:

‘The volume’s empirical richness alone makes it worth recommending and the book will prove a valuable resource for those looking to study, understand, and theorize the future of innovation and resiliency in urbanized knowledge economies.’

Maryann Feldman, Department of Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:

“This volume provides a travelogue of the developmental pathways of cities, offering detailed examples of a range of urban settings. Innovating in Urban Economies is full of valuable insights into the dynamics of regional economic evolution and the role of public policy in fostering innovation.”

Andres Rodriguez-Pose, Professor of Economic Geography, London School of Economics:

“An exciting collection of essays on what drives change in contemporary city-regions. Rich in examples, Innovating in Urban Economies will be of great interest for those concerned with innovation, creativity, culture, and diversity in Canada and beyond.”