Order Without Design

How Markets Shape Cities

This book bridges the gap between urban planning and urban economics by examining how market forces shape metropolitan areas. Drawing on a long career in international urban development, the author analyzes the impact of land regulations, housing prices, and transportation infrastructure on city growth. It argues that urban planners must understand market mechanisms to design effective policies and regulations. The work provides a critical perspective on how cities function as labor markets and living spaces.

by Alain Bertaud

The MIT Press · First published 2018 · 432 pages