Cities and the Wealth of NationsBy: Jane Jacobs In this eye opening work of economic theory, Jane Jacobs argues that it is citiesnot nationsthat are the drivers of wealth. Challenging centuries of economic orthodoxy, in Cities and the Wealth of Nations the beloved author contends that healthy cities are constantly evolving to replace imported goods with locally produced alternatives, spurring a cycle of vibrant economic growth. Intelligently argued and drawing on examples from