Economics
Document Type
Article
Abstract
To a great extent, economic development is urban development. As economies grow, people and firms cluster in cities to take advantage of agglomeration economies, better infrastructure, access to markets and labor, and consumption amenities. Urbanization not only drives productivity gains and enhances consumer welfare but also introduces challenges such as housing affordability, traffic congestion, pollution, and inequality. Understanding these dynamics is essential for promoting efficiency and sustainable development. The evolution of cities is therefore not only a reflection of economic progress but also a key driver of it.
Publication Title
International Studies of Economics
Publication Date
7-2025
Volume
20
Issue
2
First Page
136
Last Page
137
ISSN
2831-3224
DOI
10.1002/ise3.70014
Keywords
urban development, cities, economic development
Repository Citation
Fu, Shihe and Zhang, Junfu, "Introduction to the Special Issue: Cities and Economic Development" (2025). Economics. 236.
https://commons.clarku.edu/faculty_economics/236
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Fu, S., & Zhang, J. (2025). Introduction to the Special Issue: Cities and Economic Development. International Studies of Economics. https://doi.org/10.1002/ise3.70014
