Transport and the Economic Downturn |
The extent and pace of the ongoing decline in international trade and
transport volumes are unprecedented prompting many governments to consider
economic revitalisation packages. Political responses to the economic downturn
can pose a threat to globalisation if they are devised principally to protect
domestic markets. By contrast, they can act as a powerful lever to global trade
if they encourage openness to international trade and investment by removing
administrative obstacles and investing in transport infrastructure. A debate on the key political measures needs to address the following questions: |
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Conclusions Session 2 |
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