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The economics of urbanization and urban policies in developing countries : [a World Bank symposium]
Tolley, George S. (ed.); Thomas, Vinod (ed.) - 1987 - 1. print.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000715816
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Examining the growth patterns of Brazilian cities
Da Mata, Daniel - 2005
"The share of urban population in Brazil increased from 58 to 80 percent between 1970 and 2000 and all net population growth over the next 30 years is predicted to be in cities. This paper explores population growth and its implications for economic dynamics and income generation among 123 urban...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522476
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Determinants of city growth in Brazil
Da Mata, Daniel - 2005
"The authors examine the determinants of Brazilian city growth between 1970 and 2000. They consider a model of a city that combines aspects of standard urban economics and the new economic geography literatures. For the empirical analysis, the authors construct a dataset of 123 Brazilian...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522477
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Adapting to Climate Change in Europe and Central Asia
World Bank - 2012
The climate is changing; and the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region is vulnerable to the consequences. Many of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012550818
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Crisis within a Crisis? : How the Financial Crisis Highlights Power Sector Vulnerabilities in Europe and Central Asia Region
World Bank - 2010
The global financial crisis severely affected economies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Currencies …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012247243
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Rising Food and Energy Prices in Europe and Central Asia
World Bank - 2011
the Europe and Central Asia Region (ECA) in the short run and to indicate which countries are most likely to be …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012247819
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Overlooked : Examining the Impact of Disasters and Climate Shocks on Poverty in the Europe and Central Asia Region
World Bank - 2021
levels in select countries in the Europe and Central Asia region …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013254838
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Energy Crisis : Protecting Economies and Enhancing Energy Security in Europe and Central Asia
World Bank - 2022
This companion piece to the Fall 2022 ECA Economic Update provides an overview of the policy options available to countries to respond to the energy price shock and examines how this crisis could harness the clean energy transition to enhance collective energy security. The options to support...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013545020
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Bosnia and Herzegovina - The Road to Europe : Annex 4. Urban Transport - A Need for Safe, Clean, and Affordable Transport
World Bank - 2013
This report highlights deficiencies and indicates priorities for a prospective national transport strategy and action plan for further consideration by key stakeholders. The overall objective should be the development of a transport system, and an institutional framework, that facilitates rather...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012557360
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Adapting to Climate Change in Europe and Central Asia : Lessons from Recent Experiences and Suggested Future Directions
World Bank - 2013
Like other regions, Eastern Europe and Central Asia is vulnerable to climate change and its potential socioeconomic … example, those in Central Asia and southern Europe), adapting to climate risk adds a new dimension to the challenges of … development, but also provides an opportunity to revisit priorities and accelerate reforms. The Europe and Central Asia (ECA …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012559961