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on Transport Economics |
| By: | Kavalov Boyan (European Commission - JRC); Kucas Andrius (European Commission - JRC); Kompil Mert; Proietti Paola (European Commission - JRC); Sulis Patrizia (European Commission - JRC); Maistrali Antigoni (European Commission - JRC); Oliete Josa Sergio; Georgelin Lenaic |
| Abstract: | "This report provides summary comparative assessment of 11 Global Gateway Transport corridors in Africa. The focus is on the comparative modelling results under four specific objectives: 1) Reduce carbon footprint and preserve biodiversity; 2) Enhance digitaisation; 3) Improve accessibility: access to public services in the corridor territory, linking also rural road networks, urban mobility and connectivity in and between cities; 4) Unlock productive areas and support value chains’ development, e.g. mining / including raw materials, agriculture / agri-business, industry, etc.; and the overall objective to strengthen transport and trade corridor efficiency. Selected core comparative indicators are also provided for additional information and guidance.The following main conclusions have been drawn:1. All 11 shortlisted corridors are attractive for investments.2. The largest benefits are expected from interventions in transport infrastructure and accessibility.3. The investments in reducing carbon footprint and preserving biodiversity also appear quite promising.4. The most challenging area for intervention seems to be digitalisation. Synergies with investments in transport and accessibility could be exploited, to reduce the cost of digitalisation interventions.5. The challenges in boosting productivity appear as the most diverse ones and need to be further assessed by corridors, areas and sectors. A potential high-productivity cluster is identified in Western Africa.6. Large urban agglomerations and major transport and logistics infrastructure entities often demonstrate different intervention profiles from the remaining wide corridor area. Additional in-depth studies are needed to better understand their specific challenges, opportunities and trade-offs." |
| Date: | 2025–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc142789 |
| By: | Tomoya MORI |
| Abstract: | The past half-century in Japan has been characterized by the comprehensive development of high-speed railways, expressways, air routes, and the widespread adoption of the internet and smartphones, resulting in a substantial decline in transportation and communication costs. Given that the agglomeration of people and firms in cities is fundamentally driven by the costs associated with mobility and communication, changes in the costs of moving people, goods, and information have exerted a significant influence on the spatial distribution of the population. This paper analyzes, through the framework of economic agglomeration theory, how the enhancement of transport and communication infrastructure—effectively dismantling distance barriers—has transformed inter- and intra-urban population distribution. Particular attention is paid to the underlying mechanisms driving these shifts, with a focus on cities as the focus of population agglomeration. |
| Date: | 2025–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:eti:rpdpjp:25013 |
| By: | Alejandro Saavedra-Nieves; M. Gloria Fiestras-Janeiro |
| Abstract: | An important operational aspect in airport management is the allocation of fees to aircraft movements on a runway, whether operated by separate operators or under code-sharing agreements. This paper analyses the problem of determining fees under code-sharing of the movements at an airport from a game theoretic perspective. In particular, we propose the configuration value for games with coalition configuration as the mechanism for allocating operating costs. We provide the exact expression of this game-theoretic solution for airport games, which depends only on the parameters of the associated airport problem. For this purpose, we consider a new and natural game-theoretic characterization of the configuration value. Finally, for the specific context of airport games, we apply it to a real case as a mechanism to determine the aircraft fees at a Spanish airport in a code-sharing scenario. |
| Date: | 2025–06 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2507.02894 |
| By: | Kavalov Boyan (European Commission - JRC); Kucas Andrius (European Commission - JRC); Kompil Mert; Proietti Paola (European Commission - JRC); Sulis Patrizia (European Commission - JRC); Maistrali Antigoni (European Commission - JRC); Oliete Josa Sergio; Georgelin Lenaic |
| Abstract: | This Addendum to the Consolidated report provides the results of the spatial multi-criteria decision modelling at fine disaggregation level (5x5 km) for eleven Global Gateway Transport Corridors, analysed and assessed in the context of the “Corridors and Urban Systems in Africa” (CUSA) studies, jointly performed by two departments of the European Commission – the Directorate-General for international Partnerships (INTPA) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in the period 2020-2025. |
| Date: | 2025–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc142790 |
| By: | Manuel Hidalgo Pérez (Universidad Pablo de Olavide); Natalia Collado (Universidad de Comillas); Ángel Martínez Jorge (AFI) |
| Abstract: | The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 severely disrupted energy markets, triggering a spike in global oil prices. To mitigate the impact on consumers, Spain introduced a fuel discount of 20 cents per liter, effective until the end of 2022. This study assesses the pass-through of the discount to retail prices using a combination of regression discontinuity (RD), difference-in-differences (DiD), and quantile regression approaches with daily data from over 11, 000 Spanish petrol stations. We analyze how different types of operators—vertically integrated, branded, and independent—responded to the policy and examine its impact on the retail price distribution. The results reveal a negative relationship between a station’s initial price and the pass-through of the discount, with lower-priced stations raising prices more in response to the policy. This pattern is particularly pronounced for diesel and among independent and retailer-managed branded stations, which captured a larger share of the subsidy. The quantile regressions further highlight that price increases were concentrated in the lower end of the price distribution, amplifying differences across station types. However, our DiD analysis shows that these effects were temporary, with price differentials gradually converging after approximately 36 to 43 days. Overall, the findings highlight how generalized public discounts can temporarily distort market dynamics and affect competitive conditions in the market. The study offers insights for the design of future subsidy programs, particularly regarding the role of market structure and financial constraints in shaping pass-through. |
| Keywords: | pass-through, discount, retail fuel prices, market structure, regression discontinuity, DiD, quantile regression. |
| JEL: | D12 Q41 Q48 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pab:wpaper:25.01 |
| By: | Han, Yajie; Pkhikidze, Nino; Qin, Yu; Yang, Yi |
| Abstract: | Rural roads, serving as vital links between remote areas and economic centers, play an indispensable role in rural development. This paper investigates the relationship between rural road development and various economic outcomes in China from 2008 to 2021. Based on comprehensive novel road network data, satellite nighttime light images, county-level statistics, and household-level survey data, analyses are conducted at multiple levels. At the grid level, the findings show a consistent positive correlation between rural road mileage and nighttime light intensity, suggesting that road development fosters the growth of economic activity. The correlation is more pronounced in plains than in mountainous areas and is stronger for roads of higher quality. Economic prosperity and population size further enhance the economic benefits of rural roads. Additionally, the analysis finds significant links between rural road development and key metrics such as population growth, agricultural production, and the income and consumption of rural households. |
| Date: | 2025–09–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:11212 |
| By: | Pandolfo, Alyssa; Reader, Tom W.; Gillespie, Alex |
| Abstract: | Safety listening—responses to voice acts aimed at preventing harm—can avert organizational failures like airplane crashes. Research often focuses on attitudes and perceptions of listening using self‐report measures; consequently, little is known about how safety listening occurs behaviorally and influences safety outcomes in high‐risk situations. Using directed and summative content analysis, we analyzed 45 transcripts of flightdeck communication before crashes and near misses to develop a framework of safety listening behavior in risky contexts. We also used abductive top‐down theorizing to identify the processes through which such behaviors prevent harm. We propose that effective safety listening behaviors engage with voice through action and sensemaking, whereas ineffective listening behaviors dismiss or exhibit token engagement with speaking‐up. Our analysis illustrates that engaging with voice enables teams to develop shared and accurate situation awareness of emerging risks, thus potentially averting accidents. Our findings demonstrate the importance of a behavioral approach to safety listening, illustrating that assessing listener engagement with safety voice—rather than attitudes—can provide an accurate and practical explanation for how safety listening influences organizational safety outcomes. |
| Keywords: | accident; safety listening; safety voice; team situation awareness |
| JEL: | G32 |
| Date: | 2025–08–28 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:129346 |