This paper surveys the recent literature exploring the causes of urban pollution in the developing world and the … implications of such pollution for a city's competitiveness. Within a system of cities, cities compete for jobs and people. Those … pollution inhibit urban competitiveness? Second, why is this effect likely to grow in importance over time? Third, why have …

farewell to communal capital -- The environmental costs of progress -- Pollution, perceptions, and environmental values … -- Civil society and the politics of pollution enforcement -- Struggling for sustainability -- Conclusion : on contradictions …