02559nam 2200625Ia 450 991045433040332120200520144314.01-281-95970-797866119597080-8213-7574-1(CKB)1000000000721290(EBL)459360(OCoLC)560612091(SSID)ssj0000090072(PQKBManifestationID)12032726(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000090072(PQKBWorkID)10099866(PQKB)11583653(MiAaPQ)EBC459360(Au-PeEL)EBL459360(CaPaEBR)ebr10269613(CaONFJC)MIL195970(OCoLC)935270838(EXLCZ)99100000000072129020081106d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrUrbanization and growth[electronic resource] /edited by Michael Spence, Patricia Clarke Annez, and Robert M. Buckley ; contributions by Michael Spence ... [et al.]Washington, DC Commission on Growth and Development World Bankc20091 online resource (290 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8213-7573-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 trillionsUrban economicsUrbanizationEconomic aspectsCities and townsGrowthElectronic books.Urban economics.UrbanizationEconomic aspects.Cities and townsGrowth.330.91732Spence Michael1943-125035Annez Patricia Clarke950002Buckley Robert M614371MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454330403321Urbanization and growth2147748UNINA