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

Contributor(s): Spence, Michael, 1943- | Annez, Patricia Clarke | Buckley, Robert MMaterial type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Washington, DC : Commission on Growth and Development : World Bank, c2009. Description: xxx, 255 p. : ill. col. ; 26 cmISBN: 9780821375730; 0821375733; 9780821375747 (electronic); 0821375741 (electronic)Subject(s): Urban economics | Urbanization -- Economic aspects | Cities and towns -- GrowthDDC classification: 330.91732 LOC classification: HT321 | .U338 2009Online resources: WorldCat details
Contents:
TOC Urbanization and growth : setting the context / Patricia Clarke Annez and Robert M. Buckley -- Rethinking economic growth in a globalizing world : an economic geography lens / Anthony J. Venables -- Are cities engines of growth and prosperity for developing countries? / Gilles Duranton -- Urbanization, agglomeration, and economic development / John M. Quigley -- Spatial inequality and economic development : theories, facts, and policies / Sukkoo Kim -- Housing policy in developing countries : the importance of the informal economy / Richard Arnott -- The U.S. subprime mortgage crisis : issues raised and lessons learned / Dwight M. Jaffee.
Summary: Summary: Evaluates the state of knowledge of the relationship between urbanization and economic growth. This title identifies insights and policy levers to help countries make urbanization work as part of a national growth strategy. It intends to create an understanding of the role of urbanization in growth.
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Reserve Section 		Non-fiction 330.91732 URB 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) C-1 Not For Loan 22320
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

TOC Urbanization and growth : setting the context / Patricia Clarke Annez and Robert M. Buckley -- Rethinking economic growth in a globalizing world : an economic geography lens / Anthony J. Venables -- Are cities engines of growth and prosperity for developing countries? / Gilles Duranton -- Urbanization, agglomeration, and economic development / John M. Quigley -- Spatial inequality and economic development : theories, facts, and policies / Sukkoo Kim -- Housing policy in developing countries : the importance of the informal economy / Richard Arnott -- The U.S. subprime mortgage crisis : issues raised and lessons learned / Dwight M. Jaffee.

Summary:
Evaluates the state of knowledge of the relationship between urbanization and economic growth. This title identifies insights and policy levers to help countries make urbanization work as part of a national growth strategy. It intends to create an understanding of the role of urbanization in growth.

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