Transport Infrastructure Effects on Economic Output: The Microeconomic Approach

Melo, Patrícia C.

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“…These studies are part of a large body of research on the economic impacts of transport infrastructure (e.g., impacts on population, employment, gross value added, productivity, number of businesses, and new firm births). We do not review this wider literature for space and relevance reasons, but refer the reader to review papers by Melo et al (2013), Holl (2021), Laird and Johnson (2021), and Melo (2021).…”

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Does road accessibility to cities support rural population growth? Evidence for Portugal between 1991 and 2011

Melo

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Anciães

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Journal of Regional Science

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Motorways in Portugal received large scale funding after the country joined the European Union in 1986, making it an ideal case to study the effect of road accessibility on the development of lagging rural areas.We investigate the relationship between rural population change and road accessibility to the urban hierarchy between 1991 and 2011. We find that rural population growth is negatively associated with increased road distance and travel time to cities, notably to medium-sized cities (20,000-99,999 inhabitants).There is no evidence of nonlinearities in the effect of proximity to the urban hierarchy between accessible and remote rural areas.population change, road accessibility, rural areas, rural-urban linkages, spillover effects | INTRODUCTIONThe nature of the relationship between urban and rural areas is complex and has changed over time in tandem with improvements in information and communication technologies, leading to an increasingly blurry distinction between what is urban and rural (Irwin et al., 2009). While the theories and models explaining these linkages differ across disciplines (e.g., economics, geography, and planning), there is a general belief that proximity to cities can benefit surrounding rural areas by providing markets for the goods produced in rural areas and a larger and more diversified pool of employment opportunities and services (e.g., public services, hospitals, and schools). At the same

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Does road accessibility to cities support rural population growth? Evidence for Portugal between 1991 and 2011

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“…Romer's endogenous growth model assumes that capital reserves (public goods) in the overall economy positively affect output at the level of production (Todaro & Smith, 2006). Productive companies will choose a location or place to set up their business with good transportation accessibility criteria (Melo et al, 2021). Good road infrastructure provides benefits in saving travel time and spending on transportation costs (Kwang, 2021).…”

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The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment and Road Infrastructure on Labor Absorption

Azizah¹,

Nihayah

2022

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This study aims to determine the effect of direct investment and infrastructure on employment through the manufacturing sector in Central Java in 1990-2020. The data analysis method used is the Path Analysis Method. The results showed that direct foreign investment had a positive and insignificant effect on the industrial manufacturing sector and road infrastructure had a positive and significant effect on the industrial manufacturing sector. Direct investment has a negative and insignificant effect on employment. Road infrastructure has a direct positive and significant effect on employment. Direct investment and road infrastructure have an indirect positive effect on employment through the manufacturing sector. Foreign direct investment and road infrastructure in total have a positive effect on employment through the manufacturing sector. The government is expected to be able to lead PMA into the manufacturing sector or the capital-intensive sector and always pay attention to road conditions. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh investasi asing langsung dan infrastruktur jalan terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja melalui sektor industri pengolahan di Jawa Tengah tahun 1990-2020. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode Analisis Jalur (Path Analysis Method). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara langsung investasi asing langsung berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap sektor industri pengolahan dan infrastruktur jalan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap sektor industri pengolahan. Investasi asing langsung secara langsung berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja. Infrastruktur jalan secara langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja. Investasi asing langsung dan infrastruktur jalan secara tidak langsung berpengaruh positif terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja melalui sektor industri pengolahan. Investasi asing langsung dan infrastruktur jalan secara total berpengaruh positif terhadap penyerapan tenaga kerja melalui sektor industri pengolahan. Pemerintah diharapkan dapat menggiring PMA yang masuk ke sektor industri pengolahan ataupun sektor padat modal dan selalu memperhatikan kondisi jalan.

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Approaches to Methodological Rationale of Development of Single Backbone Transport Network and Prioritisation of Transport Infrastructure Development Projects

Karlov,

Evseev

2024

Mir transp.

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The article discusses approaches to rationale of the development of the Single Backbone Transport Network (SBTN), political, scientific and mathematical prerequisites for identifying key infrastructure elements. The Transport Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period until 2030 with a forecast until 2035 provides basic criteria for each of the backbone networks of modes of transport, while it is highlighted that the development of the SBTN is carried out using transport and economic balance tools. The article explores the possibilities for the practical application of scientific methods in the implementation of state transport policy based on the existing regulatory framework. Selection of key (backbone) transport infrastructure is proposed to be made with the Kruskal’s algorithm, as well as with corresponding optimisation methods using the principles of connectivity, alternativelessness and intensity. Description of the construction of a connected network graph includes description of its edges and vertices as well. Application of the described algorithms results in construction of the segments of the SBTN forming a connected transport network that includes the core transport structural framework of the Single Network, as well as additional sections of the network that ensure the passage of traffic flows with the highest cargo and passenger turnover, which together satisfy the restrictive conditions on financing their maintenance and repair. The proposed methodology can be used, e.g., in development of transport and economic balance tools, as well as of specialised software for modelling traffic flows. Thus, the article presents a rationale for providing scientific advice and guidance in implementation of state transport policy intended to improve its quality by promoting an evidence-based approach.

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Transport Infrastructure Effects on Economic Output: The Microeconomic Approach

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References 15 publications

Does road accessibility to cities support rural population growth? Evidence for Portugal between 1991 and 2011

Does road accessibility to cities support rural population growth? Evidence for Portugal between 1991 and 2011

The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment and Road Infrastructure on Labor Absorption

Approaches to Methodological Rationale of Development of Single Backbone Transport Network and Prioritisation of Transport Infrastructure Development Projects

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