In the Decentralized Model, Cities Are the New Micro-Nations: The Case of Portland and the Global Competition for Talent

In the Decentralized Model, Cities Are the New Micro-Nations: The Case of Portland and the Global Competition for Talent

Introduction

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and decentralized, the traditional role of nation-states as the primary units of global competition is being challenged by the rise of cities as micro-nations. In this new paradigm, cities are no longer just administrative or economic units within a country; they are now the primary arenas for attracting talent, fos...