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

• Pubblicazione: Washington, DC, : Commission on Growth and Development, : World Bank, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (290 p.)
• Disciplina: 330.91732
• Soggetto topico: Urban economics; Urbanization - Economic aspects; Cities and towns - Growth
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: SpenceMichael <1943-> AnnezPatricia Clarke BuckleyRobert M
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Urbanization and growth
• ISBN: 1-281-95970-7; 9786611959708; 0-8213-7574-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910454330403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II