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Transportation networks and developing economies Thomas Houston

Transportation networks and developing economies Thomas Houston. Improved transportation networks = greater economic efficiency, contributing to growth. Governments make decisions about transportation networks. Spain: non-investment. France and Germany: high tax burden. Dutch Republic .

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Transportation networks and developing economies Thomas Houston

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  1. Transportation networks and developing economiesThomas Houston

  2. Improved transportation networks = greater economic efficiency, contributing to growth Governments make decisions about transportation networks

  3. Spain: non-investment

  4. France and Germany: high tax burden

  5. Dutch Republic • Peat and improved waterways • Local authorities lower tariffs and finance improvements

  6. Britain • Turnpike trusts • Improved canals

  7. Contemporary economies: Cameroon

  8. India: “mundane investments” needed

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