Cities : engines of growth and prosperity for developing countries? (English)

This paper reviews the evidence about the effects of urbanization and cities on productivity and economic growth in developing countries using a consistent theoretical framework. Just like in developed economies, there is strong evidence that cities in developing countries bolster productive efficiency. Regarding whether cities promote self-sustained growth, the evidence is suggestive but ultimately inconclusive. These findings imply that the traditional...

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Duranton,Gilles;
Document Date
2008/01/01
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Working Paper (Numbered Series)
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57712
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1
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1
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World,
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Other,
Disclosure Date
2010/11/25
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Disclosed
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Cities : engines of growth and prosperity for developing countries?
Keywords
cost of living

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Duranton,Gilles.

Cities : engines of growth and prosperity for developing countries? (English). Commission on growth and development working paper ; no. 12 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/921651468149669044

Cities : engines of growth and prosperity for developing countries? (English)

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