2010
DOI: 10.26686/pq.v6i4.4359
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Infrastructure: new findings for New Zealand

Abstract: Infrastructure is a crucial input into economic production, and provision of infrastructure is a key avenue through which government may materially raise economic productivity. Recognising the importance of infrastructure investment, the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology granted Motu and its research partners a four-year research grant to examine the impacts that infrastructure investments have on New Zealand’s economic development. The programme has resulted in a range of empirical research stud… Show more

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“…Arguments for compactness include the agglomeration benefits arising from higher employment density and the easier exchange of ideas, information and services, driving a more productive urban economy (Grimes, 2010). Other arguments include the support of public and active transport modes, meaning fewer cars on the road, shorter commutes, fewer vehicle kilometres travelled, reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, and healthier lifestyles (Cameron, 2011;Chapman, 2008), as well as more space at the urban periphery for agriculture, biodiversity protection and outdoor recreation.…”
Section: Matt Adams and Ralph Chapmanmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Arguments for compactness include the agglomeration benefits arising from higher employment density and the easier exchange of ideas, information and services, driving a more productive urban economy (Grimes, 2010). Other arguments include the support of public and active transport modes, meaning fewer cars on the road, shorter commutes, fewer vehicle kilometres travelled, reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions, and healthier lifestyles (Cameron, 2011;Chapman, 2008), as well as more space at the urban periphery for agriculture, biodiversity protection and outdoor recreation.…”
Section: Matt Adams and Ralph Chapmanmentioning
confidence: 99%