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Influence of highway construction projects on economic development: an empirical assessment

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  • Konstantina Gkritza
  • Kumares Sinha
  • Samuel Labi
  • Fred Mannering

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  • Konstantina Gkritza & Kumares Sinha & Samuel Labi & Fred Mannering, 2008. "Influence of highway construction projects on economic development: an empirical assessment," The Annals of Regional Science, Springer;Western Regional Science Association, vol. 42(3), pages 545-563, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:anresc:v:42:y:2008:i:3:p:545-563
    DOI: 10.1007/s00168-007-0183-x
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    Keywords

    R11; R42;

    JEL classification:

    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R42 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Government and Private Investment Analysis; Road Maintenance; Transportation Planning

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