Infrastructure and Growth

Infrastructure and Canadian Economic Growth

“Canada is a wealthy country, rich in both human and capital resources. The incomes earned by its people today are among the highest in the world. The current high standing is a legacy from previous generations. Over the decades, huge investments have been made in infrastructure. Communications and transportation systems are, for the most part, vast, modern and efficient, joining together far-f...

The Role Of Infrastructure In Promoting Economic Growth In Iran

Infrastructure Factors and Their Impact Measuring on Growth on Tourism Economy in Iranian Provinces

The impacts of the tourism industry on economic growth can be divided into two categories: direct and indirect (spillover) effects. In the field of tourism, direct impacts have been the subject of many studies but the analysis of spillover effects, particularly the effects from tourism infrastructure development, have received less attention. This study, with an analytical approach and along wi...

Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Spain, 18451935

Between the mid-nineteenth century and the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, Spain undertook a sustained process of economic growth and structural change, but was unable to converge with the core European economies. The reasons behind Spain’s failure to converge have been a subject of debate among historians for decades. This dissertation aims to analyze the role played by infrastructu...

Rural Infrastructure and Growth: An Overview

Rural infrastructure is crucial for agriculture, agro-industries and overall economic development of rural areas. It also, incidentally, provides basic amenities that improve the quality of life. However, infrastructure projects, including those in rural sector, involve huge initial investments, long gestation periods, high incremental capital output ratio, high risk and low rate of returns on ...