railways
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Why railways alone don’t drive development
Colonial railways reshaped local economies in Bosnia, but lasting gains depended on human capital, state capacity, and external competition.
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Going the first/last mile: How ride-hailing services expand access to public transport
Does the widespread availability of ride-hailing services in fast growing, congested cities in the developing world undermine the viability of potential investments in public mass rapid transit (MRT) systems? New evidence from Indonesia suggests that...
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How railways impact the growth of cities: Evidence from colonial India
Railways encouraged the growth of cities in colonial India and market access helps explain why
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Evidence to practice: Suicide prevention in Japan
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world commits suicide. Blue lights at railway stations can help tackle this.