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'Obeng-Odoom throws down the gauntlet by challenging the dominant voices in urban economics who assure us that a market equilibrium will bring about a happy result for everyone. Without any of the sound and fury of a self-proclaimed prophet, Obeng-Odoom quietly shows us that African thought has the potential to begin to heal the rifts in Eurocentric thought, rifts that continue to cause great suffering in the world.' Clifford Cobb, editor of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology 'This powerful and timely new book challenges the prevailing orthodoxy within urban studies. It blends diverse theories, international experience and a global viewpoint. Students of urban economics, real estate and planning will find it a refreshing alternative to the standard texts.' Frank Stilwell, University of Sydney 'This book presents an alternative map of urban economics. Obeng-Odoom's command of the facts, eye for absurdity, and appreciation of the balance between heterodox and orthodox slants makes his book the most authoritative, educative and inspiring text on the subject. Anyone interested in political economy, development and the built environment will treasure this book.' Paul Alagidede, University of the Witwatersrand 'A lively and up-to-date introduction to urban economics, which will encourage readers to think outside-the-box on a topic which is too important for our collective future to be left to urban specialists alone.' Charles Gore, author of Regions in Question 'A major contribution to the urban economics of the built environment and a thoughtful counterbalance to mainstream neoclassical and neoliberal framing of urban systems.' Richard Grant, University of Miami 'A welcome addition to the existing literature on urban and property economics. I would recommend this book to both students and seasoned scholars of urban and land economy and urban development more generally.' Ramin Keivani, Oxford Brookes University

'Obeng-Odoom throws down the gauntlet by challenging the dominant voices in urban economics who assure us that a market equilibrium will bring about a happy result for everyone. Without any of the sound and fury of a self-proclaimed prophet, Obeng-Odoom quietly shows us that African thought has the potential to begin to heal the rifts in Eurocentric thought, rifts that continue to cause great suffering in the world.' Clifford Cobb, editor of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology 'Obeng-Odoom's command of the facts, eye for absurdity, and appreciation of the balance between heterodox and orthodox slants makes his book the most authoritative, educative and inspiring text in the field of urban economics. Anyone interested in political economy, development and the built environment will treasure this book.' Paul Alagidede, University of the Witwatersrand 'Obeng-Odoom throws down the gauntlet by challenging the dominant voices in urban economics who assure us that a market equilibrium will bring about a happy result for everyone. Without any of the sound and fury of a self-proclaimed prophet, Obeng-Odoom quietly shows us that African thought has the potential to begin to heal the rifts in Eurocentric thought, rifts that continue to cause great suffering in the world.' Clifford Cobb, editor of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology 'Obeng-Odoom's command of the facts, eye for absurdity, and appreciation of the balance between heterodox and orthodox slants makes his book the most authoritative, educative and inspiring text in the field of urban economics. Anyone interested in political economy, development and the built environment will treasure this book.' Paul Alagidede, University of the Witwatersrand

'Recommended for readers who seek a heterodox perspective on urban economics.' Choice 'Obeng-Odoom throws down the gauntlet by challenging the dominant voices in urban economics who assure us that a market equilibrium will bring about a happy result for everyone. Without any of the sound and fury of a self-proclaimed prophet, Obeng-Odoom quietly shows us that African thought has the potential to begin to heal the rifts in Eurocentric thought, rifts that continue to cause great suffering in the world.' Clifford Cobb, editor of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology 'This powerful and timely new book challenges the prevailing orthodoxy within urban studies. It blends diverse theories, international experience and a global viewpoint. Students of urban economics, real estate and planning will find it a refreshing alternative to the standard texts.' Frank Stilwell, University of Sydney 'This book presents an alternative map of urban economics. Obeng-Odoom's command of the facts, eye for absurdity, and appreciation of the balance between heterodox and orthodox slants makes his book the most authoritative, educative and inspiring text on the subject. Anyone interested in political economy, development and the built environment will treasure this book.' Paul Alagidede, University of the Witwatersrand 'A lively and up-to-date introduction to urban economics, which will encourage readers to think outside-the-box on a topic which is too important for our collective future to be left to urban specialists alone.' Charles Gore, author of Regions in Question 'A major contribution to the urban economics of the built environment and a thoughtful counterbalance to mainstream neoclassical and neoliberal framing of urban systems.' Richard Grant, University of Miami 'A welcome addition to the existing literature on urban and property economics. I would recommend this book to both students and seasoned scholars of urban and land economy and urban development more generally.' Ramin Keivani, Oxford Brookes University

'Obeng-Odoom throws down the gauntlet by challenging the dominant voices in urban economics who assure us that a market equilibrium will bring about a happy result for everyone. Without any of the sound and fury of a self-proclaimed prophet, Obeng-Odoom quietly shows us that African thought has the potential to begin to heal the rifts in Eurocentric thought, rifts that continue to cause great suffering in the world.' Clifford Cobb, editor of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology 'Obeng-Odoom throws down the gauntlet by challenging the dominant voices in urban economics who assure us that a market equilibrium will bring about a happy result for everyone. Without any of the sound and fury of a self-proclaimed prophet, Obeng-Odoom quietly shows us that African thought has the potential to begin to heal the rifts in Eurocentric thought, rifts that continue to cause great suffering in the world.' Clifford Cobb, editor of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology

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Franklin Obeng-Odoom teaches urban economics at the School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia. He is an International Social Science Council world social science fellow in sustainable urbanisation. Franklin was elected to the Fellowship of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015, becoming the country’s youngest fellow. In 2016, he won the Patrick Welch prize awarded by the Association for Social Economics and his book Reconstructing Urban Economics was listed in the top 5 entries for the Egon Matzner Prize 2017.

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