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The global pattern of urbanization and economic growth: evidence from the last three decades

PloS one, 2014-08, Vol.9 (8), p.e103799-e103799 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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Title:
The global pattern of urbanization and economic growth: evidence from the last three decades
Author: Chen, Mingxing ; Zhang, Hua ; Liu, Weidong ; Zhang, Wenzhong
Montoya, Alejandro Raul Hernandez
Subjects: Correlation ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Earth Sciences ; Economic development ; Economic Development - history ; Economic Development - trends ; Economic growth ; Economics ; Empirical analysis ; Geographic information systems ; Geography ; Gross Domestic Product - history ; Gross Domestic Product - trends ; Growth rate ; History, 20th Century ; History, 21st Century ; Humans ; Natural resources ; Remote sensing ; Satellite navigation systems ; Social Sciences ; Urbanization ; Urbanization - history ; Urbanization - trends
Is Part Of: PloS one, 2014-08, Vol.9 (8), p.e103799-e103799
Description: The relationship between urbanization and economic growth has been perplexing. In this paper, we identify the pattern of global change and the correlation of urbanization and economic growth, using cross-sectional, panel estimation and geographic information systems (GIS) methods. The analysis has been carried out on a global geographical scale, while the timescale of the study spans the last 30 years. The data shows that urbanization levels have changed substantially during these three decades. Empirical findings from cross-sectional data and panel data support the general notion of close links between urbanization levels and GDP per capita. However, we also present significant evidence that there is no correlation between urbanization speed and economic growth rate at the global level. Hence, we conclude that a given country cannot obtain the expected economic benefits from accelerated urbanization, especially if it takes the form of government-led urbanization. In addition, only when all facets are taken into consideration can we fully assess the urbanization process.
Publisher: United States: Public Library of Science
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 1932-6203
EISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0103799
PMID: 25099392
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