Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Investing in Transportation Infrastructure Boosts Economic Growth, Study Finds.

LINKING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: ON THE CAUSALITY TRAIL
Michael C. Lynch, L Debenedictictis

Paper Summary

Investing in transportation infrastructure can boost economic growth. Researchers used a special model to see if infrastructure investments cause productivity growth. They found a positive link between the two.

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