[PDF] Unleashing Productivity Through Infrastructure eBook

Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,50 MB
Release : 2016
Category :
ISBN :

GET BOOK

Commuting to school and to work every day, drinking clean water, eating fresh food, breathing clean air, having access to affordable energy and telecommunications, and having the ability to travel near and far to seek opportunities in education, employment or entrepreneurship-all of these depend to a substantial degree on the quality of Canada's infrastructure services. [...] Source: Jutta Bolt and Jan Luiten van Zanden, The first update of the Maddison Project:Re-estimating growth before 1820, Maddison Project working paper number 4, University of Groningen, January 2013; UN Population Division; McKinsey Global Institute analysis the better the economic dividend for Canadian tax dollars, the greater the environmental sustainability, and the better the prospects for ec [...] The gap in First Nations infrastructure alone is estimated to be $25 to $30 billion;5 a large deficit considering that First Nations account for 4.3 percent of the Canadian population.6 For the rest of Canada, estimates of the gap vary widely. [...] Specifically, projects on this pathway should accomplish one of two economic priorities: A. Improving the transportation of people, goods, energy and data within and across our borders Connectivity is the linchpin of Canada's economy and is highly dependent on the availability and quality of the country's infrastructure. [...] B. Helping build high-performing and highly livable cities that will attract talent and investments, to spur innovation and trade Inclusive cities are those that can provide infrastructure services such as public transit and housing to give all of their inhabitants the opportunity to participate actively in their communities and in the economy to the best of 9 Unleashing productivity through infra.

Author : David F. Batten
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 15,9 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3642802664

GET BOOK

The book examines the complex relationships between infrastructure and the rest of the economy. In particular, it focuses on the contentious issue of whether infrastructure investments stimulate productivity growth, issues of pricing and ownership, and also development problems such as environmental damage. Methods range from traditional production function models and compensating variation approaches to nonlinear methods of dynamic analysis. There is a unique emphasis on the ability of these different methods to allow for the complex interdependencies involved. Six of the fifteen papers deal with these methodological aspects, whereas the remainder addresses specific cases or examples in a variety of countries (Europe, USA and developing countries).

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 21,15 MB
Release : 2019-02-12
Category :
ISBN : 9264312285

GET BOOK

Colombia, the fourth largest economy in Latin America, is back on track after decades of conflict. The country is looking to open up opportunities by addressing structural challenges, further benefiting from trade and investment, and increasing productivity. Colombia's march towards prosperity ...

Author :
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 48,8 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821372807

GET BOOK

Over the past few years, the countries of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union have seen rapid productivity growth that has driven up living standards and reduced poverty. Unleashing Prosperity examines the microfoundations of the recent growth. The report shows that these countries have enjoyed substantial productivity gains from the reallocation of labor and capital to more productive sectors and firms, from the entry of new firms and the exit of obsolete firms, and from the more efficient use of resources. Unleashing Prosperity also illustrates that policy reforms that promote governance and macroeconomic stability, market competition, infrastructure quality, financial deepening, labor market flexibility, and skill upgrading are important in achieving higher productivity growth. However, significant challenges remain in sustaining productivity growth. The report argues that for the early reformers (most of the 10 new members of the European Union, plus Turkey), policy reforms aimed at improving the ability of firms to innovate and compete in global markets are a main concern. By contrast, for the late reformers (most of Southeastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States), policy reforms aimed at addressing the legacy of transition continue to be a top priority. Unleashing Prosperity shows why microeconomic reforms deserve more attention. It is a must-read for policy makers, government officials, researchers, and economists who are interested in furthering growth and prosperity in the region.

Author : Pengfei Sun
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 16,31 MB
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9811650829

GET BOOK

This book will delve into how new ICTs, represented by 5G, collectively empower industries from the perspective of theories and practices. 5G is integrating with cloud, intelligence, big data, and applications to push the boundaries of industries and diversify industrial services. Starting from the background and value of industry digitalization, Section I introduces the new ICT infrastructure for industry digitalization, as well as a new support system based on this infrastructure to enable 5GtoB to bring new value to industries. Section II summarizes the success factors and four key capabilities for achieving 5GtoB success from methodological perspective. Abundant application cases are provided in Section III to explore the adoption of 5GtoB in key enterprises across industries, as well as the benefits brought to these enterprises. The final section analyzes the future evolution and applications of 5GtoB. 5G enables a plethora of possibilities. We believe that this book will inspire everyone in the 5GtoB industry chain to embrace 5GtoB and take the digital transformation of industries to new heights.