Infrastructure investment in Europe and international competitiveness

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Infrastructure investment in Europe has been adversely affected by the economic crisis, undermining both the immediate recovery and longer-term growth potential. This paper discusses recent trends before focusing on how transport infrastructure - arguably the hardest hit sector during the crisis - contributes to regional growth. It shows that firms in regions with a more developed transport network are better placed to benefit from positive growth opportunities than firms in other regions. This advantage is most pronounced in times of economic stress, making a good transport infrastructure a key ingredient for economic recovery. This indicates one channel through which the activities of the EIB can foster growth and enhance competitiveness in Europe.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: EIB Working Papers ; No. 2016/01

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Revoltella, Debora ; Brutscher, Philipp-Bastian ; Tsiotras, Alexandra ; Weiss, Christoph
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): European Investment Bank (EIB)
• (where): Luxembourg
• (when): 2016

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/144174
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET