The present paper is an effort to support a rational and justified answer to the question whether and to which extent the various categories of transport infrastructure (airports, roads, railways, ports) contribute to economic development and employment. The analysis is based on a review of relevant scientific work and research conducted by the authors. Conditions for a transport infrastructure...

This report summarizes the current status of infrastructure development in China and the infrastructure construction demand for infrastructure development. The optional investments on infrastructure are described based on the poverty alleviation goal and economic trade goals. The finance investment mechanism for infrastructure in China is also depicted. The key issues in relate with infrastruct...

Do states engage in infrastructure expenditure competition to attract new economic activity? Economic theory is inconclusive on the matter. States might respond to increased infrastructure spending in competitor states by increasing their own infrastructure spending. Conversely, states may decrease spending in the presence of positive spillovers from competitor states’ infrastructure investment...

The creation of small manufacturing enterprises is considered by many governments and donor agencies, as the key to economic and social development in countries regardless of development level. Furthermore, review of the literature show evidence that SMEs are understood as a source of technology development. At the same time they are vulnerable to a number of restrictions such as access to fina...