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(USGovernment-News.Com, May 31, 2017 ) Metropolis in turmoil: Examining dangerous issues faced by some of the world's most important cities Whilst some cities are booming and transforming into Megacities, and others generate huge portions of their countries wealth, they are also, where the biggest social, economic and environmental problems are worst. Some of the biggest issues in the modern world are so dangerous they could cause a city to become failed and many issues are relatively new with no immediately obvious solution. From economic woes, population booms, rising sea levels, crime and corruption and political instability, the issues affecting some major cities around the world are legion.
Key Highlights - Rio de Janeiro is suffering under the strain of bankruptcy, corruption which inflated the costs of the Olympic Games and police brutality. All of these are hampering efforts to recover economically and encourage the growth of business. - Miami encapsulates the worst problems faced by many cities in the US today. Poor governance, dramatic inequality and endemic crime have created social and economic difficulties which are going to be extremely tough to rectify. - Greece is suffering through a worse recession than the US great depression with over a quarter of its economic output wiped off the books, and Athens is the epicenter. Political instability, extreme cuts to state spending and high unemployment makes Athens a prime example of rapid decline.
Scope - Looks at the challenges London faces outside of the European Union. - Analyzes how Delhi is straining under the pressures of rapid population growth. - Examines the problems caused to Miami by seemingly endemic gang crime issues. - Assesses the post-Olympic future of Rio de Janeiro. - Examines the economic plight of Athens amid the Euro crises, crippling debt and social discontent.
Reasons to buy - What are the main problems Rio faces in reversing economic decline? - What are the risks to London maintaining a leading position in the world after Brexit? - What is the impact rampant overpopulation on Delhi? - What are the economic impacts of the various crises which are occurring in Athens? - How does the social and economic problems Miami faces inhibit the prospects of the city?
Table of Contents Executive summary 2 Miami: The US city that encapsulates America's urban problems 2 Post-Olympics Rio is suffering from critical problems 2 London: City faces challenges to keep leading global position 2 Delhi: The megacity gone out of control 2 Athens: City with big economic woes and refugees to feed 2 Miami: The US city that encapsulates America's urban problems 8 Miami is typical of a modern wealthy city with vast poverty 8 Absurdly high incarceration rate has locked away a generation 9 Miami is significantly worse than the rest of the country 10 Sentencing in Florida displays signs of institutional racism 11 Miami ranks as the worst place to live in the US 12 Solutions for Miami's problems are not easy, but there are options 13 Miami has a huge environmental problem looming 13 Post-Olympics Rio is suffering from critical problems 15 Much has been done to alleviate poverty in Rio, but extensive problems remain - solving them is not going to be easy 15 Corruption is rife, harming the ability of society and the economy to function 16 Rio de Janeiro is bankrupt, stymying growth and harming the city 17 Police brutality is not curbing crime and harms economic prosperity 19 Improving sanitation is improving the lives of many poor people in Rio but greater emphasis on infrastructure is needed 20 London: City faces challenges to keep leading global position 22 UK capital has been criticized as being a money laundering safe haven 22 Many unknowns remain for the City following referendum on membership of the European Union 23 London needs greater infrastructure investment to maintain position 25 Property prices and availability within London pose social and economic problems for the capital 26 Air pollution now poses a serious threat to the future of London 27 Delhi: the megacity out of control 29 Delhi is the world's second most populous city with 24 million 29 Staggering rates of growth mean that services cannot keep up 30 The health care system is completely inadequate in Delhi 31 The local government's definition of poverty is misguided 32 Pollution in Delhi is dangerous and miserable for inhabitants 33 Population density is completely out of control 33 Crime and corruption are intrinsic in the city's culture 34 Megacities need to be actively prevented from forming 34 Athens: City with big economic woes and refugees to feed 36 The debt crisis began in 2010 and there is still no end in sight 36 Greece has been unable to use the loans for its benefit 37 Austerity and cuts have been indiscriminate and deep 37 Greece took a new bailout in May 2017 and new austerity plan 38 Debt cannot be paid because the economy is not growing 39 Refugee crisis continues and Athens cannot afford to help 41 Athens received vast international aid which was squandered 41 Young people are being hit hardest and are leaving on mass 42 Points of interest 44
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