For the first time in human history more people now live and towns and cities than in rural areas. In the wealthier countries of the world, the transition from
For the first time in human history more people now live and towns and cities than in rural areas. In the wealthier countries of the world, the transition from
When and how were cities born? Does urbanization foster innovation and economic development? What was the level of urbanization in traditional societies? Did th
This in-depth study of the economics of urbanization and development explores the key characteristics of urban-rural patterns of production and consumption in d