Chile: The Political Economy of Urban Development

ISBN 10: 0674002547 / ISBN 13: 9780674002548

Published by Harvard Univ Pr, 2001

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0674002547I4N10

Synopsis:

Megacities such as Santiago are becoming a worldwide phenomenon. In six of 11 South American countries, over 25 percent of the population lives in a single city. What policies should national governments adopt with regard to dominant metropolises? Is it appropriate to restrict the flow of population to big cities? Or should governments take a laissez-faire attitude and permit city growth? Focusing on Chile, this book argues that appropriate government action lies between these extremes. The authors espouse spatial policies that mitigate the social costs of congestion and pollution, but also ensure that migrants pay the social costs of moving to big cities.

Synopsis: Megacities such as Santiago are becoming a worldwide phenomenon. In six of 11 South American countries, over 25 percent of the population lives in a single city. What policies should national governments adopt with regard to dominant metropolises? Is it appropriate to restrict the flow of population to big cities? Or should governments take a laissez-faire attitude and permit city growth?

Bibliographic Details

Title: Chile: The Political Economy of Urban ...
Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket