Landed vs. Gentry: The Political, Spatial, and Social Determinants of Evictions in Indian Slums

• In Event: Urbanization in the Global South

Brief Overview

How does a government decide whom to displace in the name of modernization? Drawing on surveys, big data, and satellite imagery, we provide evidence on how growing cities must weigh the tradeoffs, diverse needs, and preferences of their citizens.

Authors

• Harlan Downs-Tepper, Duke University

• Emily Rains, Louisiana State University

• Mateo Villamizar Chaparro, Duke University