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Evaluating Average External Costs of Inland Freight Transport in South-Eastern European Countries - Policy Implications

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  • Christina Nikolova

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria)

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For achieving the goals for sustainable and efficient transport development it is necessary to adopt effective measures for shifting towards environmentally friendly modes of transport as well as for cutting down the fuel consumption, greenhouse gases emissions and noise. These goals could not be reached without accounting for social costs of transport and especially for external costs. Using transferability approach suggested in IMPACT study (2008) and its updates, an evaluation of average external costs of transport on national level for South- Eastern European countries is suggested in this article in order to help policy makers to prioritize measures and projects envisaged in inland modes of transport on the basis of potential savings for the society, which is not done so far. The article also suggests potential measures with regards to improving transportation activities

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  • Christina Nikolova, 2015. "Evaluating Average External Costs of Inland Freight Transport in South-Eastern European Countries - Policy Implications," Economic Alternatives, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 3, pages 64-81, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:eajour:y:2015:i:3:p:64-81
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    1. Doll, Claus & Jansson, Jan Owen, 2005. "User Costs and Benefits," Research in Transportation Economics, Elsevier, vol. 14(1), pages 125-154, January.
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    Keywords

    external costs of transport; internalization of external costs; infrastructure charges;
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    JEL classification:

    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise
    • R48 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Government Pricing and Policy

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