Financing Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific: Capturing Impacts and New Sources

Publication | January 2018
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This book presents several country studies and explains how infrastructure investment can increase output, taxes, trade, and firm productivity.

Governments throughout the Asia-Pacific region recognize the catalyzing role of infrastructure investment for sustainable growth. Yet, they are faced with the problem of financing new infrastructure. This book provides the latest evidence on the impact of infrastructure investment on economic and social indicators. Presenting several country studies, the book explains how infrastructure investment can increase output, taxes, trade, and firm productivity. Based on this evidence, the book proposes innovative modes of infrastructure financing. Written by leading international experts in economic analysis of infrastructure, the book is an invaluable source for policy makers to better design infrastructure projects.

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Editors
Type
Subjects
  • ADB administration and governance
  • ADB and Infrastructure
  • Finance sector development
  • Infrastructure and housing financing
  • Industry and trade
  • Transport
Countries
  • China, People's Republic of
  • Japan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Uzbekistan
ISBN
  • 978-4-89974-071-1 (Print)
  • 978-4-89974-072-8 (PDF)