This paper documents a significant impact of climate variation on urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in more arid countries. By lowering farm incomes, reduced moisture availability encourages migration to nearby cities, while wetter conditions slow migration. The paper also provides evidence for rural-urban income links. In countries with a larger industrial base, reduced moisture shrinks the agricultural sector and raises total incomes...
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تفاصيل
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2014/6/01
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ورقة عمل خاصة ببحوث السياسات
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WPS6925
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1
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2014/6/01
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Disclosed
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50 years of urbanization in Africa : examining the role of climate change
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Demographic and Health Survey