How big is exaggerated? Population dynamics, economic efficiency and life quality in Sí£o Paulo City

Authors

  • Carlos Roberto Azzoni Faculdade de Economia, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil; Fundación Instituto de Pesquisas Económicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71611999007600005

Keywords:

quality of life, demography, urban sprawl, mobility

Abstract

The paper discusses aspects of the urban size of Sí£o Paulo city and its metropolitan area. The first section deals with population growth and its dimensions, considering both the absolute values and its dynamic aspects. Since population moves for economic reasons, although not exclusively, the attractiveness of the city for business is considered, through the use of comparative profitability indicators. The third section presents comparative indicators for the quality of life, including crime, congestion, pollution etc. The joint analysis of these indicators with both population and business attractiveness indicators poses important issues for the future of the city. This is dealt with in the final section of the paper, in which aspects of financing public infrastructure are also discussed.

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Published

1999-12-07

How to Cite

Azzoni, C. R. (1999). How big is exaggerated? Population dynamics, economic efficiency and life quality in Sí£o Paulo City. Revista EURE - Revista De Estudios Urbano Regionales, 25(76). https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71611999007600005

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 76 (1999): Globalización y metropolización

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