Urban Economics in Developing Country Cities
housing · property rights · urban planning · property tax
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June 2001
May 2021
Economics of Greenfield Urban Planning
In Dar es Salaam, there is over supply of large lots in new greenfield developments. Reallocating land towards smaller lots would improve formal land access for more and poorer households and raise aggregate welfare.
No Shame in My Name
In Kampala, reporting tax delinquents raises payment but disseminating information demotivates others, while recognizing compliers backfires -- apparently driven by a preference to hide wealth, rather than delinquency status.