Global study led by Assistant Professor Jin Murakami finds that new airport construction positively boosts economic growth in less-developed cities.
New airport construction positively boosts economic growth in less-developed cities, according to a global study led by Assistant Professor Jin Murakami of Singapore University of Technology and Design. The research, using nighttime light data from satellites, offers insights on the economic impact of airport development projects in emerging economies. The findings suggest that first airports bring the biggest benefits to developing cities.
May 03, 2024
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