This paper argues for a more systemic engagement with Latin American cities, contending it is necessary to reconsider their unity in order to nuance the 'fractured cities' perspective that has widely come to epitomise the contemporary urban moment in the region. It begins by offering an overview...

We set out an open, monocentric city with residential structures and reflect how changes to the amenity index affects the city. On the consumption side an amenity is represented by an exogenous boost to the utility of a resident's current commodity bundle. The cities population, land rent and...

Kinder können sich die Verhältnisse, in denen sie aufwachsen, nicht aussuchen. Deshalb hat der Staat eine besondere Verpflichtung, gerade ärmeren Familien unter die Arme zu greifen und Bedingungen zu schaffen, die Kindern und Jugendlichen ein gutes Leben ermöglichen. Doch die Infrastrukturen...

Economic regions, such as urban agglomerations, face external demand and price shocks that produce income risk. Workers in large and diversified agglomerations may benefit from reduced wage volatility, while firms may outsource the production of intermediate goods and realize benefits from...