Understanding the Developing Metropolis Lessons from the City Study of Bogotï¿½ and Cali, Colombia

Name: Understanding the Developing Metropolis Lessons from the City Study of Bogotï¿½ and Cali, Colombia
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ISBN: 9780195208825

ISBN-10: 019520882X

ISBN-13: 9780195208825

Edition: 1994

Authors: Rakesh Mohan

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This third and final volume from the City Study analyzes the structure of Bogota and Cali, Colombia by modelling different markets and the behavior of individuals, households, firms, and governments within these markets. Simple economic reasoning is used to understand the urban behavior that can determine a city's overall appearance and structure. The author underlines the importance of this understanding which, he argues, could lead to the creation of more effective urban policies. This study links infrastructure requirements and supply to the behavior of urban life and to the existing income distribution in the city. The author concludes that institutional responses to the rapidly…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 1994
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/21/1994
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 344
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Foreword


Preface and Acknowledgments



Introduction



The Spatial Structure of Cities in Developing Countries



Growth and the Changing Structure of Bogota and Cali



Poverty, Distribution of Income, and Growth



Workers and Their Earnings



Firms and Their Location Behavior



Shelter in a Growing City



Autos, Taxis, Buses, and Busetas: The Importance of Choice in Urban Transport



Urban Government and Finances



Coping with City Growth


Appendix: The Data


Bibliography


Index