In this paper we examine how slum dwellers value location-based amenities. In most developing country cities, residents living in slums have poor-quality dwellings and limited access to basic public services and amenities. Using data from Pune, India, we estimate the residential location choices...

Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: Theoretical Debates on Urbanization and Urban Poverty -- Chapter Three: Urbanization and Urban Poverty in Bangladesh -- Chapter Four: Formation of Slums and Slum Upgradation Initiatives in Bangladesh -- Chapter Five: Global Good Practices of Urban Slum...

Changing the Rules of Development: Institutional Innovation in Rebuilding China’s Shanty Towns -- Slum Upgrading Policies of China’s Shanty Towns -- Financing Development of Shanty Towns Upgrading -- Systems of Land and Security of Tenure -- Housing Development and Sustainable -- Economic...