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Methodology for Assessing Regional Economic Impacts of Charges for Heavy-Goods Vehicles in Spain

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: An integrated approach composed of a random utility-based multi-regional input–output model and a road transport network model was developed for evaluating the application of a fee to heavy-goods vehicles (HGVs) in Spain. For this purpose, a distance-based charge scenario (in euros per vehicle kilometer) for HGVs was evaluated for a selected motorway network in Spain. Although the aim of this charging policy was to increase the efficiency of transport, the approach strongly identified direct and indirect impacts on the regional economy. Estimates of the magnitude and extent of indirect effects on aggregated macroeconomic indicators (employment and gross domestic product) are provided. The macroeconomic effects of the charging policy were found to be positive for some regions and negative for other regions.

Source: Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board

DOI: 10.3141/2378-14

Authors: Andres Felipe Guzman, Jose Manuel Vassallo

Institution: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Language: English

Topic: transportation and logistics systems

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650