reduction. In fact, the growth of the populations in megacities increases poverty in a few cases. Given that rapid population … growth or rural-urban migration is likely to increase poverty, more emphasis should be placed on policies that enhance … research that emphasizes the role of secondary towns and urbanization as the main drivers to reduce extreme poverty …

poverty reduction. In fact, growth of population in mega cities is “poverty-increasing” in a few cases. Given that a rapid … population growth or rural-urban migration is likely to increase poverty, more emphasis should be placed on policies that enhance …Based on cross-country datasets, we find that (i) development of the rural agricultural sector is the most poverty …