text: The GDP of Lyon was 124 billion US dollars in 2019,[d][46] making it the second 
  richest city in France after Paris. Lyon and its region Rhône-Alpes represent one of 
  the most important economies in Europe and, according to Loughborough University, 
  can be compared to Philadelphia, Mumbai or Athens with regard to its international 
  position. The city of Lyon is working in partnership to more easily enable the 
  establishment of new headquarters in the territory (ADERLY, Chambre du commerce 
  et d'industrie, Grand Lyon...). High-tech industries such as biotechnology, software 
  development, video game (Arkane Studios, Ivory Tower, Eden Games, EA France, 
  Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe), and internet services are also growing. Other 
  important sectors include medical research and technology, non-profit institutions, 
  and universities. Lyon is home to the P4-Inserm–ean Merieux Laboratory which 
  conducts top-level vaccine research.[47] 
  
  La Part-Dieu, the city's central 
  business district 
  
  The city is home to the headquarters of many large companies such as Groupe SEB, Sanofi Pasteur, Renault Trucks, Norbert 
  Dentressangle, LCL S.A., Descours & Cabaud, Merial, Point S, BioMérieux, Iveco Bus, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, GL 
  Events, April Group, Boiron, Feu Vert, Panzani, Babolat, Lyon Airports, LVL Medical, and inter-governmental agencies 
  IARC and Interpol. The specialisation of some sectors of activities has led to the creation of many main business centres: La 
  Part-Dieu, located in the 3rd arrondissement is the second biggest business quarter after La Défense in Paris with over 