Viewpoint: From cities to productivity and growth in developing countries

Gilles Duranton

Canadian Journal of Economics, 2008, vol. 41, issue 3, 689-736

Abstract: 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. As 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 agenda of aiming to raise within-city efficiency should be continued. Furthermore, reducing the obstacles to the reallocation of factors across cities is also desirable.

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Date: 2008
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