Analysis of Transport Infrastructure Development, and Impacts of Tax Regimes on Transport, Energy, Environment and Household Consumption on
Analysis of Transport Infrastructure Development, and Impacts of Tax Regimes on Transport, Energy, Environment and Household Consumption on Economic Development: A Case of the Balkans – Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Montenegro
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I, Muhamet Ahmeti, declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own un-aided work, and never before have, this dissertation / thesis submitted towards any qualification in the past. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University.
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Abstract
Christian Lous Lange once stated, “Modern techniques have torn down state frontiers, both economic and intellectual. The growth of means of transport has created a world market and an opportunity for division of labour embracing all the developed and most of the undeveloped states”. A cursory perusal of the first and latest policy frameworks of transition countries reveals poor frameworks in transport network as one of the key challenges to national economic competitiveness, sustainable development initiatives, and broad-based uplifting. This dissertation explores the influence of transport and logistics in the economic development of the selected Balkan countries to illustrate the factors involved in the efficient performance of transportation and logistics management.
Transport infrastructure investment relates to economic growth, hence, it is advisable to allocate much funds to the sector. In developed countries, additional transportation investment has had little impact on the overall accessibility and often results in the change of business patterns and mode trends but not economic growth. However, lack of management information on the impact of high economic growth and equal access on energy demand results in а severe backlog in
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I, Muhamet Ahmeti, declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own un-aided work, and never before have, this dissertation / thesis submitted towards any qualification in the past. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University.
Signed __________________ Date _________________
Abstract
Christian Lous Lange once stated, “Modern techniques have torn down state frontiers, both economic and intellectual. The growth of means of transport has created a world market and an opportunity for division of labour embracing all the developed and most of the undeveloped states”. A cursory perusal of the first and latest policy frameworks of transition countries reveals poor frameworks in transport network as one of the key challenges to national economic competitiveness, sustainable development initiatives, and broad-based uplifting. This dissertation explores the influence of transport and logistics in the economic development of the selected Balkan countries to illustrate the factors involved in the efficient performance of transportation and logistics management.
Transport infrastructure investment relates to economic growth, hence, it is advisable to allocate much funds to the sector. In developed countries, additional transportation investment has had little impact on the overall accessibility and often results in the change of business patterns and mode trends but not economic growth. However, lack of management information on the impact of high economic growth and equal access on energy demand results in а severe backlog in