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On the distributional aspects of urban growth

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The repercussions of three dynamic features of urban development on three dynamics of unequal wages across a selection of U.S. metropolitan regions, are investigated. The findings deny such an impact, as urban growth is inclined to evenly balance workers' output, thus reducing wage inequality.

Author: Wheeler, Christopher H.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Journal of Urban Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0094-1190
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Analysis, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Urban economics, Wage gap

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Local decentralization and local economic growth: A cross-sectional examination of US metropolitan areas

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The connection between local decentralization and local economic development is examined based on information related to numerous US metropolitan regions. Studies uphold the theory that economic development is boosted by decentralization.

Author: Stansel, Dean
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Journal of Urban Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0094-1190
Year: 2005
Management dynamics, Management, Behavior, Company business management, Decentralization in government, Government decentralization

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Looking across borders: a test of spatial policy interdependence using local government efficiency ratings

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A study compares taxation policies and spending pattern of local governments on the issue of supplying public goods.

Author: Geys, Benny
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Journal of Urban Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0094-1190
Year: 2006
United States, Market information - general, Financial management, Taxes, Finance, Supply and demand, Tax policy, Public goods, Company financing

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