Transport appraisal and GDP impacts
Considers whether transport cost benefit analysis can be used to forecast the gross domestic product (GDP) impact of a transport project.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the size of an economy and of the volume of goods produced at a certain price level within the economy.
Transport projects can impact GDP by increasing the productivity of the economy.
This research considers whether a transport analysis guidance (TAG) cost benefit analysis can be used to forecast the GDP impact of a transport project.
TAG provides information on the role of transport modelling and appraisal and how the transport appraisal process supports the development of investment decisions to support a business case.
Peak Economics and ECPC conducted this report on behalf of Department for Transport.