by Global Sherpa | Jun 1, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Quiz
The World Cities Quiz tests your knowledge of cities around the globe and their roles in international development and globalization. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 8] For more fun quizzes,...
by Global Sherpa | May 27, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries
Cities are “man’s greatest invention.” They make us “richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier” according to a fascinating new book, Triumph of the City, by Edward Glaeser, a distinguished Harvard economist. From New York to Bangalore, Glaeser presents a...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 25, 2011 | China, Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
China President Hu Jintao made Chicago a focal point of his official state visit to the U.S. last week. Business ties and Chicago Mayor Daley’s long-term diplomatic engagement of China were key motivations behind the high profile visit. Why Chicago? At first glance,...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 21, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
The Global Cities Index ranks 65 of the world’s most influential urban centers on five dimensions of globalization. New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and others all vied for top honors in business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 9, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Environment
If you’ve ever been to Amsterdam, you know the Dutch love their bikes. They ride them everywhere – to work, to the store, to the pub, back to their beds after a good, long night full of tasty bitterballen and Heinekens. So just how did the land-loving bicycle take...