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Economic Role of Transport Infrastructure: Theory and i Models i helps evaluate the economic effects of transport infrastructure investments within a cost-benefit framework for maximum economic impact. The book analyzes the primary empirical approaches used to gauge the economic effects of transport...

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Main Authors: Ferrari, Claudio, 1968-
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Bottasso, Anna; Conti, Maurizio, 1974-; Tei, Alessio
Published: Elsevier,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands :
Publication Dates: [2019]
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Transportation > Finance.
Transportation > Planning.
Infrastructure (Economics)
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Transportation.
TRANSPORTATION / Public Transportation
Electronic books.
Online Access: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128130964
Summary: Economic Role of Transport Infrastructure: Theory and i Models i helps evaluate the economic effects of transport infrastructure investments within a cost-benefit framework for maximum economic impact. The book analyzes the primary empirical approaches used to gauge the economic effects of transport infrastructures, providing in-depth discussions on data issues, input-output techniques, and econometric methodologies. Users will find empirical evidence organized from a transport mode point-of-view, inspiring researchers to conduct comparative analysis for various infrastructure projects. Topics cover infrastructure's impact on economic growth using theoretical frameworks, including exogenous growth models, endogenous growth models, and new economic geography models. In addition, readers will also learn tips for conducting infrastructure impact studies and how to improve the effectiveness of infrastructural investments design.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780128130971
0128130970
Index Number: HE151
CLC: F50
Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Economics of Transport -- Chapter 3 - Transport Infrastructure and Economic Activity: Theoretical Issues -- Chapter 4. Data Issues -- Chapter 5. Investment Appraisal -- Chapter 6. The Econometrics of Transport Infrastructures -- Chapter 7. The Economic Effects of Transport Infrastructures: A Critical Review of the Empirical Evidence -- Chapter 8. Application and Policies -- Chapter 9. Conclusions.

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