Does urbanization affect rural poverty ? evidence from Indian districts

Cali, Massimiliano; Menon, Carlo

Does urbanization affect rural poverty ? evidence from Indian districts (English)

Abstract

Although a high rate of urbanization and a high incidence of rural poverty are two distinct features of many developing countries, there is little knowledge of the effects of the former on the latter. Using a large sample of Indian districts from the ... See More +

Author Cali, Massimiliano; Menon, Carlo;
Document Date 2013/01/01
Document Type Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number WPS6338
Volume No 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Country India;
Region South Asia;
Disclosure Date 2013/01/01
Disclosure Status Disclosed
Doc Name Does urbanization affect rural poverty ? evidence from Indian districts
Keywords
urban population;urbanization;rural area;economic linkage;increase in land price;number of young adults;urban population growth;fixed effect;urban growth;incidence of ... See More +
Language English
Topics Manufacturing; Poverty; Urban Poverty; Population; Rural Development;
Historic Topics Macroeconomics and Economic Growth; Health, Nutrition and Population; Poverty Reduction;
Historic SubTopics Rural Settlements; Construction Industry; Common Carriers Industry; Food & Beverage Industry; General Manufacturing; Pulp & Paper Industry; Plastics & Rubber Industry; Urban Poverty; Urban Partnerships & Poverty; Economic Services to the Urban Poor; Business Cycles and Stabilization Policies; Agricultural Growth and Rural Development; Inequality; Peri-Urban Communities;
Unit Owning Development Research Group (DECRG)
Series Name Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 6338
Version Type Final

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