Changing population distribution: The roles of nature and history The dynamic interplay of geography, technology, economic growth, and history has changed the way population is distributed Migration & Urbanisation Vernon Henderson Tim Squires Adam Storeygard David Weil Published 25.01.18
Measuring living standards in African cities and rural areas It’s no wonder that people are moving to cities. Urban areas offer better amenities and, on average, pay higher wages than rural areas. Migration & Urbanisation Douglas Gollin Martina Kirchberger David Lagakos Published 02.10.17
Myth-Busting Evidence on the Economic Benefits of Immigration Mushfiq Mobarak explains how, contrary to popular opinion, immigration creates economic benefits. Migration & Urbanisation Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak Published 01.09.17
Designing more effective resettlement programs: Lessons from transmigration in Indonesia Better matching between transmigrants’ origin and destination agroclimate and languages can substantially improve productivity and integration Migration & Urbanisation Samuel Bazzi Arya Gaduh Alexander Rothenberg Maisy Wong Published 08.08.17
Five lessons for urban policy Five key lessons for policymakers in developing countries who want to implement effective urban policies. Migration & Urbanisation Edward Glaeser Published 19.06.17
Making cities work in the developing world A public lecture about the importance of cities for development and the need for policy to tackle the downsides of density. An introduction to IGC's new research and policy initiative Cities that Work. Migration & Urbanisation Edward Glaeser Published 19.06.17
