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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454330403321

Titolo

Urbanization and growth [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Michael Spence, Patricia Clarke Annez, and Robert M. Buckley ; contributions by Michael Spence ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC, : Commission on Growth and Development, : World Bank, c2009

ISBN

1-281-95970-7

9786611959708

0-8213-7574-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (290 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SpenceMichael <1943->

AnnezPatricia Clarke

BuckleyRobert M

Disciplina

330.91732

Soggetti

Urban economics

Urbanization - Economic aspects

Cities and towns - Growth

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

Why is productivity higher in cities?  Does urbanization cause growth or does growth cause urbanization?  Do countries achieve rapid growth or high incomes without urbanization?  How can policy makers reap the benefits of urbanization without paying too high a cost?  Does supporting urbanization imply neglecting rural areas?  Why do so few governments welcome urbanization?  What should governments do to improve housing conditions in cities as they urbanize?  Are innovations in housing finance a blessing or a curse for developing countries?  How will governments finance the trillions