The Regional Structures of Third World Economies
Rural-Urban Dynamics in Kenya and Madagascar
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4142414 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gerald J Karaska (Clark University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 767-781 |
| Publication date | 1999-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environment and Planning A Economy and Space (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-518X • E-ISSN: 1472-3409 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1068/a310767 |
| OpenAlex | W2045844784 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 4 |
A rural-urban dynamics model is presented as an organizing concept to describe and analyze the regional economic structures of two Third World regions-the Kutus Region of Kenya and the Ambositra Region of Madagascar. The first region evinces strong urban-rural relationships as vibrant trade generates sustained economic growth from commercial coffee, maize, and tomato production. In the Madagascar Region economic growth has stagnated as most of the agricultural production is subsistence in nature; the rural-urban dynamics are strong only in household consumer expenditures, and the multiplier effect is large but only for a limited set of exchanges
Agriculture · Economic geography · Economics · Geography · Political science · Rural area · Rural economy · Subsistence agriculture · Global trade, sustainability, and social impact · Organic Food and Agriculture · Rural development and sustainability
| Citations per year | 0.09 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2004 - 2005 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |