Alpha City
Definition
An alpha city plays a significant role in the global economic network. It's usually a primary hub for finance, commerce, trade, arts & culture etc., having direct impact on global affairs both economically & politically.
Analogy
Consider alpha cities as captains on a sports team. Just like how captains lead their teams and play a crucial role in the game, alpha cities lead in terms of global economy and politics.
Related terms
Beta City: Cities that are important on a regional or national scale but have less influence globally.
Gamma City: Cities that link smaller economic regions into the world economy.
Global Network: A network of nodes (cities) connected by various economic, political and social links.
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