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[Economic development and urban spatial distribution in Mexico, 1960-1990]
Revista Mexicana De Sociologia
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Economic development influenced Mexico's urbanization from 1960-1990. The 1980s saw a significant shift, with major metropolitan areas experiencing decelerated population growth.
Area of Science:
- Urban studies
- Economic geography
- Mexican development studies
Context:
- Examines the relationship between economic development and urbanization in Mexico.
- Analyzes trends from 1960 to 1990, focusing on production structure and urban dynamics.
- Compares changes in the number of cities, urbanization levels, and urban population size.
Purpose:
- To describe the general links between economic development and urbanization in Mexico.
- To compare observed changes in production structure with urban development dynamics.
- To identify shifts in Mexico's urbanization process during the 1980s.
Summary:
- Mexico's urbanization patterns were analyzed from 1960-1990, correlating economic development with urban growth.
- The 1980s marked a notable change, characterized by a deceleration in overall urbanization.
- Key metropolitan areas showed a reduced capacity for population concentration compared to previous decades.
Impact:
- Highlights a significant transition in Mexico's urbanization trajectory during the 1980s.
- Provides insights into the evolving relationship between economic shifts and urban population distribution.
- Offers a basis for understanding regional development and population dynamics in Mexico.
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