In this (introductory) paper, we present i) some basic figures about the rise of cities in the developing world, and ii … cities of the developing world in the 21st century to the frontline, hoping to motivate further and much needed research. …

This paper investigates what explains the variation in impacts of COVID-19 across Brazilian cities. I assemble data … from over 2,500 cities on COVID-19 cases and deaths, population mobility, and local policy responses. I study how these … in cities with higher income levels consistent with the fact that higher incomes correlate with greater mobility in …

This paper investigates what explains the variation in impacts of COVID-19 across Brazilian cities. I assemble data … from over 2,500 cities on COVID-19 cases and deaths, population mobility, and local policy responses. I study how these … in cities with higher income levels consistent with the fact that higher incomes correlate with greater mobility in …