Dynamic economies and the critique of urban bias

Investigates the theoretical foundations of the urban bias thesis and discusses new evidence on intersectoral resource flows. Argues that the existence of dynamic economies makes a critical difference in the patterns of resource flows at different stages of development. (Original abstract-amended)

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Published in:The Journal of peasant studies 1997-10, Vol.24 (1-2), p.60-102
Main Author: Karshenas, Massoud
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agrarian problems
Agrarian relations
Asia
Economic development
Peasants
Resource allocation
Rural economics
Rural life
Rural-Urban differences
Urban areas
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Summary:Investigates the theoretical foundations of the urban bias thesis and discusses new evidence on intersectoral resource flows. Argues that the existence of dynamic economies makes a critical difference in the patterns of resource flows at different stages of development. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:0306-6150