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Urbanization and Informality
This lecture discusses the correlation between high demographic rates and migration from rural to urban areas, highlighting the challenges of rapid urbanization in the Global South, such as environmental degradation, widespread informality, and spatial segregation. It also explores the potential benefits of urbanization, including increased job opportunities, participatory democracies, and the redistribution of resources. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of urbanization in different regions and the role of informal economies in shaping cities.