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Evaluating the Economic Impact of Freight Investment in Unique Economies Using Input-Output

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posted on 2012-12-13, 00:00 authored by Judson E. Murchie
This research investigates the economic impact transportation infrastructure investments have on distinct economies. Using Input-Output analysis, it compares five Midwestern economies with varying levels of freight specialization. The primary objective and contribution of this thesis is to provide insight about how the impact of freight transportation projects varies across different regional economies. As the research is designed to assist policymakers in making better-informed decisions when allocating scarce resources, the most significant finding is that a significant reduction in freight delay has minimal impact on policy decisions. Therefore, additional tools should be used to gain further insight into the impact of such projects.

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Advisor

Kawamura, Kazuya

Department

Urban Planning and Policy

Degree Grantor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Degree Level

  • Masters

Committee Member

Drucker, Joshua Sriraj, P.S.

Submitted date

2012-08

Language

  • en

Issue date

2012-12-13

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