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Prosperity

Understanding the relationship between transport and the economic circumstances of people, organisations and countries


Major transport investment is often argued for on the grounds of economic impact - a given scheme will reduce unemployment, promote investment, increase competitiveness.  And so on.  The reality is almost always more complex: certain schemes do appear to have a positive economic effect; others make little difference or even appear to worsen things.

The prosperity theme describes the process of improving our understanding of the relationship between transport and the economy at all levels.


Looking for an expert on transport and properity? Try Francesca Medda or John Tomaney


People

Case study - urban planning in the Global South


UCL's Development Planning Unit (DPU) has generated analytical tools used by policy-makers, practitioners, and aid organisations to examine the distribution of and access to urban services.

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Railtrack

Case study - strategic transport planning for the UK


Using transport investment to promote polycentric urban and regional structures.


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