Economic Role of Transport Infrastructure
Theory and Models

Assists transportation policymakers and planners in making impactful decisions for infrastructure development

Claudio Ferrari (Author), Anna Bottasso (Author), Maurizio Conti (Author), Alessio Tei (Author)

9780128130964, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 29 October 2018

310 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2 cm, 0.5 kg

Economic Role of Transport Infrastructure: Theory and Models 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.

1. Introduction2. Theoretical framework3. Empirical Approaches4. Empirical Evidence5. Current issues and conclusions

Subject Areas: Intelligent & automated transport system technology [TRT], Automotive technology & trades [TRC], Operational research [KJT], Social issues & processes [JFF]