Henry Overman examines how transport infrastructure can play an important role in the economic performance of national and local economies. Reducing transport costs for businesses and commuters, improves access to markets, it fosters economic integration, and facilitates agglomeration economies. Given the potential benefits, it is unsurprising that there is debate about how governments make transport spending decisions.

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25 September 2020

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What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth

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https://whatworksgrowth.org/blog/benefits-costs-and-levelling-up/

This Blog is published under the centre's Urban programme.