ESSP II Working Paper 14 "Urbanization and Economic Transformation: A CGE Analysis for Ethiopia" by Paul Dorosh and James Thurlow. Abstract: Strong economic growth in urban areas has not led to rapid urbanization in Ethiopia, possibly as a result of prevailing land tenure policies. We examine the economic implications of accelerated urbanization using a rural–urban […]
Implications of Land Policies for Rural-Urban Linkages and Rural Transformation in Ethiopia
ESSP II Working Paper 15 "Implications of Land Policies for Rural-urban Linkages and Rural Transformation in Ethiopia" by Getnet Alemu Zewdu and Mehrab Melak. Abstract: Rural-urban linkages (RUL) and rural-urban migration are key components in rural transformation—an important step toward industrial growth. Post-Keynesian development theory has recognized the central role of intersectoral linkage between agricultural […]