infrastructure

Investments in local infrastructure that promoted urban livability in Mexico also led to sustained development of the local economy in terms of the size and profitability of private sector firms

Evidence from road construction in India shows that there are clear political gains from investing in large scale public infrastructure projects. The price of a vote however is substantial and may be overshadowed by more cost-effective short-term vot...

High-speed internet connectivity in Africa increased FDI into the services sector with the technology, finance, retail and health service subsectors the main beneficiaries

A programme constructing new rural roads in India increased bank lending, particularly to previously excluded communities, with new financing put towards productive uses

A market access model shows the negative effects of infrastructure on deforestation and the importance of accounting for general equilibrium effects

Port infrastructure improvements may have higher economic returns than road improvements but have different regional implications

Expanding electricity transmission lines reduces regional price disparities in electricity, boosts renewable energy, and lowers the overall cost of electricity

Physical proximity to pathogen-free water sources reduces child and adult mortality