Measuring the urban economic base in a developing country

摘要: The Ullman-Dacey minimum requirements method for measuring the economic base of a city is simple to apply and has given reasonably accurate results when compared with other more costly techniques [Ullman Dacey 1960]. Only modest amounts employment data, type becoming increasingly available in developing countries, are needed use this method. Estimates many small medium-sized cities region can usually be made rapidly. may therefore especially useful during preliminary stages planning growth centers country. This paper discusses: (1) advantages technique as short-cut methods, (2) application Nicaragua an example its