Economic Role of Transport Infrastructure: Theory and Models

Author:   Claudio Ferrari (University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy) ,  Anna Bottasso (University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy) ,  Maurizio Conti (University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy) ,  Alessio Tei (Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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9780128130964


Pages:   310
Publication Date:   29 October 2018
Format:   Paperback
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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. In addition, readers will also learn tips for conducting infrastructure impact studies and how to improve the effectiveness of infrastructural investments design.

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Author:   Claudio Ferrari (University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy) ,  Anna Bottasso (University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy) ,  Maurizio Conti (University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy) ,  Alessio Tei (Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9780128130964


ISBN 10:   0128130962
Pages:   310
Publication Date:   29 October 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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1. Introduction 2. Theoretical framework 3. Empirical Approaches 4. Empirical Evidence 5. Current issues and conclusions

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Claudio Ferrari is Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy, and member of the scientific board of the Italian Centre of Excellence for Integrated Logistics. He is also General Secretary of the Italian Society of Transport Economics and Logistics. His research focuses on transport economics, transport planning and regional economics, namely with regards to ports, and transport infrastructures. He has been published in top journals, including Elsevier’s Transport Policy, Research in Transportation Business and Management, Research in Transportation Economics, and Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. Anna Bottasso is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Genoa, and is a member of the Italian Centre of Excellence for Integrated Logistics. Her expertise includes industrial organization, regulation, transport, and applied economics. She has been published on various topics, such as efficiency and productivity measurement, economics of local public services and network industries, such as water and transport, in journals, including Elsevier’s Transport Policy, and Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. Maurizio Conti is Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Genoa, and is a member of the Italian Centre of Excellence for Integrated Logistics. His expertise includes labor economics, industrial organization, regulation, transport and applied economics. He has been published on various topics, such as efficiency and productivity measurement, economics of local public services and network industries, such as water and transport, in journals, including Elsevier’s Transport Policy, and Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. Alessio Tei is a Lecturer in Maritime Economics at Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. His research has focused on the relationship between transport systems and economic growth, including the role of specific transport Policy tools in promoting economic development. He has been published in several journals, including Elsevier’s Transport Policy, and Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.

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