Public Investment and Public-Private Partnerships
Over the past three decades, public spending on infrastructure, as a share of GDP, has been on the decline worldwide. Although the link between infrastructure investment and economic growth is not yet fully understood, the quality of infrastructure clearly affects a country's productivity, comp...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Chinese |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2007
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| Series: | Economic Issues
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| Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Over the past three decades, public spending on infrastructure, as a share of GDP, has been on the decline worldwide. Although the link between infrastructure investment and economic growth is not yet fully understood, the quality of infrastructure clearly affects a country's productivity, competitiveness in export markets, and ability to attract foreign investment. This EI explores the following questions: Should countries increase public investment in infrastructure? If the answer is yes, how can they do so in a fiscally responsible manner? Are public-private partnerships a viable alternative? |
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| Physical Description: | 25 pages |
| ISBN: | 9781589065475 |