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Abdallah, A M (2021) A study on bridge inspections: Identifying barriers to new practices and providing strategies for change, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Arslan, M (1993) Public investment and infrastructure planning: A policy modelling approach for the Turkish investment sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: economic impact; failure; capital stock; decision making; infrastructure planning; investment; policy; public policy; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304027093
- Abstract:
Attempts to guide public policy on infrastructure are hampered by two problems. First is the failure of competing economic paradigms to develop satisfactory methods of accounting for the economic impact of infrastructure. Second is the cumbersome system of classifying infrastructure categories because infrastructure is used as an umbrella term for a collection of diverse private and public systems. This study aims at answering policy questions concerning the optimal levels of infrastructure and the timing and scope of development, in a framework consistent with the multidisciplinary nature of the infrastructure problem. In addition, it evaluates ex-post the Turkish planning experience between the years 1963 and 1985 within an investment sector-specific macroeconometric model. A seven-category infrastructure classification scheme is proposed to allow infrastructure matrices to be constructed for use as planning technologies, and the necessary capital stock variables to be defined for studying the economic impact of infrastructure. Within the Input-Output framework, a historical infrastructure matrix is proposed, using the seven-category infrastructure scheme on the basis of sector of origin versus destination, to satisfy the question of how much and what kind of infrastructure is needed in an economy for optimal growth. Similarly, a set of needs assessment matrices is suggested for calibrating the historical matrix in order to take into account factors such as past neglect or expected future demand for infrastructure in the economy. These in turn allow for the formulating of various planning scenarios for decision making. To answer the question of the optimal timing and scope of development, the Input-Output model is integrated into the macroeconomic model by endogenizing private investment. The model performance results of the Turkish case show a high degree of complementarity between public investment in infrastructure and private capital accumulation. The policy simulation results suggest that expansionary public policy in the case of infrastructure has beneficial effects on the economy. However, in the case of state economic enterprises the converse is true.
Balloffet, A F (1992) Applications of decision support systems in water resources planning: The goal-setting stage, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Besiktepe, D (2021) Multi-criteria decision-making approach for building maintenance in facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Biltonen, E F (2001) Cost-benefit analysis of a flood protection project incorporating poverty alleviation concerns: Case study Vietnam, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994--1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Darragh, A J R (2001) Patterns of injury among residential construction workers before and after a safety intervention program, 1994-1998, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Gehrig, G B (2002) A decision support system framework to improve design-construction integration and project performance on public sector underground utility projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Ghavam, H R (1990) Characteristics of external activators in third world village development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Gunderson, D E (2005) Needs assessment: Construction management doctoral programs in the United States, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Jackson, B J (2000) The perceptions of experienced construction practitioners regarding ethical transgressions in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Johnson, B T (2007) Exploring the use of virtual construction to capture knowledge and reduce waste for residential projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Kumar, S (2023) Optimization of sustainability and resilience for transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Mehany, M S H M (2014) Delay-caused claims in infrastructure projects under design-bid-build delivery systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Moore, J D (2006) Women in construction management: Creating a theory of career choice and development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Plugge, P W (2007) An evidence-based comparison of construction project delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Stewart, D R (2000) Environmental decision-making: Combining engineering and business aspects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Thadicaran, A B G (1997) Implementation strategies for water resources projects under uncertainties of completion time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Tummalapudi, M (2022) Strategic factors for implementing a multiple career path construction doctoral program: A mixed methods study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Weber, P A (2000) Requisite skill differences of baccalaureate graduates among three building disciplines, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.
Yearsley, W S (2007) How differences in heavy civil project set-up practices impact performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Colorado State University.