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Title: From Cities to Productivity and Growth in Developing Countries

Author(s): Gilles Duranton

Publication Date: January 2008

Keyword(s): cities in developing countries, growth and urbanisation

Programme Area(s): International Trade and Regional Economics

Abstract: This paper reviews the evidence about the effects of urbanisation 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 agenda of aiming to raise within-city efficiency should be continued. Furthermore, reducing the obstacles to the reallocation of factors and activities, and more generally promoting the movement of human capital and goods across cities may have significant positive dynamic effects as well static ones.

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Duranton, G. 2008. 'From Cities to Productivity and Growth in Developing Countries'. London, Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=6634