Urbanization Economics

Urbanization economics explores why cities exist and how they drive economic growth, productivity, and wealth distribution. Cities concentrate populations, leading to agglomeration economies—benefits like knowledge spillovers, labor market pooling, and specialized services that boost productivity. The book, Urbanization Economics, investigates these dynamics, revealing that while urbanization fuels economic progress, it can also exacerbate income inequality. For example, a thriving tech sector might increase wages for skilled workers while leaving others behind, creating disparities.

The book argues that urbanization's benefits aren't automatically shared, necessitating targeted policies to mitigate negative consequences. Using quantitative data and case studies, the text examines the impact of urbanization on productivity, innovation, and economic growth, as well as its distributional effects, such as poverty and access to services. It connects to regional economics, development economics, and urban planning to offer a holistic view.

The book progresses from core concepts of urbanization to analyzing its effects on productivity and then to the distributional aspects of urbanization across chapters.

© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788235260611

Oversættere: AI

Release date

E-bog: 1. maj 2025