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[Development and regional urbanization in Mexico, 1970-1990]
Estudios Demograficos Y Urbanos
|September 1, 1994
Summary
Regional urbanization in Mexico is analyzed using income and production structures. This study identifies four key characteristics of urban development between 1970 and 1990.
Area of Science:
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Economic Geography
- Sociology of Urban Development
Context:
- Analysis of regional urbanization patterns in Mexico.
- Focus on the period between 1970 and 1990.
- Examination of the interplay between economic factors and urban growth.
Purpose:
- To develop a general model for studying regional urbanization.
- To identify key characteristics of urban development during the specified period.
- To understand the influence of income levels and production structures on urbanization.
Summary:
- The study models regional urbanization in Mexico as a function of income levels and production structures.
- A general framework is established to analyze urban development.
- Four inherent characteristics of urban development from 1970-1990 are identified.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for understanding regional urbanization dynamics in developing economies.
- Offers insights into the specific drivers of urban growth in Mexico.
- Contributes to the academic discourse on economic development and spatial planning.
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