1、2024OXFORD ECONOMICS GLOBAL CITIES INDEXOxford Economics|Global Cities Index 20242ForewordIn an era defined by uncertainty,one trend remains constant:cities are still at the forefront of economic growth.The ability of cities to serve as the engines of future growth is underpinned by their dynamic ne

2、tworks of businesses,institutions,and people.Agglomeration affects foster creativity,innovation,andprosperity,which further add to the draw of diverse and skilled populations.Whilst we forecast cities to continue to fuel global growth and drive global competitiveness over the coming decades,each cit

3、y is different and understanding their unique characteristics is crucial.Our Global Cities Index provides a consistent framework for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the largest 1,000 cities across the world,and when coupled with our forecasts,it enables organisations and policymakers to ma

4、ke more informed strategic decisions.Mark Britton Director of City Services at Oxford EconomicsOxford Economics|Global Cities Index 20243Project Leaders and Principal AuthorsMark Britton is the Director of City Services at Oxford Economics.His responsibilities include forming Oxford Economics global

5、 city outlook,and managing and developing forecasting solutions.With extensive experience working in the field of urban and regional economics over the last two decades,Mark now oversees the activities of the Cities and Regions forecasting teams globally.His expertise helps support a range of client

6、s,across both the public and private sectors,with strategic location decision-Anthony Bernard-Sasges is a Senior Economist on the Cities and Regions team at Oxford Economics.He manages the Global Cities Index and is the principal author of this report.He has extensive experience forecasting urban ec