Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

List of Abbreviations

List of Figures and Tables

Chapter 1��Introduction

1.1 Urbanisation in China and Its Challenges

1.2 Literature Review

1.3 Outline of the Book

Reference

Chapter 2 Research Methodology

2.1 Conceptualising the Liveability Framework for Cities

2.2 Constructing the Liveability Framework for Cities

2.3 Selection of Indicators: Ideal versus Practical

2.4 Selection of Cities

2.5 Data Sources, Constraints, and Proxies

2.6 Algorithm for the Computation of Rankings

2.7 Comparison between the Shapley Weight Method and the Entropy Weight Method

2.8 Beauty Contest versus What-if Simulations and Its Shortcomings

Reference

Chapter 3 Empirical Findings and What-if Simulation

3.1 The Difference between Shapley Weights and Equal Weights

3.2 2019 China Liveable Cities Index Rankings

3.3 What-if Simulation Results and Policy Implications

Chapter 4 Further Analysis on Patterns of Liveability in Cities

4.1 Two Simulation Studies on Factors Affecting Liveability

4.2 The Liveability Ranking based on People��s Perceptions

Reference

Chapter 5 Transport as a Liveability Factor in Global Cities: A Comparative Study of Experiences in New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai

5.1 Development of Transport Networks in New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai: A Comparative Analysis of Statuses and Gaps

5.2 Experiences in New York, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai: Facilitating Liveability by Improving the Quality of Transport Network

5.3 Transport as a Liveability Factor in Global Cities: Lessons and Implications

5.4 Concluding Remarks: The Making of a Comprehensively Liveable City from the Perspective of Ordinary Residents

Reference

Discussant Notes 1 Comments on ��2019 ACI �� SASS China Liveable Cities

Index: Ranking and Simulation Analysis��

Discussant Notes 2 Comments on ��2019 ACI �� SASS China Liveable Cities

Index: Ranking and Simulation Analysis��

Discussant Notes 3 Comments on ��2019 ACI �� SASS China Liveable Cities

Index: Ranking and Simulation Analysis��

Appendix A Algorithm for the Computation of Rankings

Appendix B Top and Bottom 20% Indicators for Each of China��s First-Tier

Cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen)