Infrastructure Investments in Developing Economies The Case of Vietn
This book aims to provide knowledge on how infrastructure is planned and built in a typical developing country, and what key variables are there in the system limiting the efficient use of public investments in infrastructure. The book begins with a compr
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frastructure Investments in Developing Economies The Case of Vietnam
Infrastructure Investments in Developing Economies
Giang Dang Low Sui Pheng •
Infrastructure Investments in Developing Economies The Case of Vietnam
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Giang Dang Low Sui Pheng Department of Building National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore
ISBN 978-981-287-247-0 DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-248-7
ISBN 978-981-287-248-7
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Preface
This book studies critical factors affecting the efficient use of public investments in infrastructure to support trade and economic development. In striving for that goal, the study reviewed the literature on construction and economic development, international trade theories, and infrastructure development. The literature review provided an understanding of the linkages between the economy, infrastructure, and trade growth. The literature has shown a positive relationship between trade and economic development. Stimulating trade has been one of the major policies in developing countries. However, the underperformance of the infrastructure systems th
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