The rapid pace of urbanization in developing countries, and especially the growth of very large cities, is a source of considerable concern for policy makers and is increasingly becoming a topic for economic analysis. Most studies of migration are concerned with rural-urban flows. However, in...

Using consumption/expenditure based poverty lines, the 1995/6 estimated poverty measures indicate an overall headcount index of 22.9 percent, which is slightly higher in rural areas. The paper shows that in Egypt, poverty is highly growth elastic, and thus poverty reduction will improve with...

This paper draws some lessons for the Egyptian economy from recent crisis episodes in Latin America and East Asia. Egypt is striving to achieve higher sustainable growth rates to increase the welfare of its population. Opening up the capital account presents both opportunities and dangers....