Abstract
This article assesses the effects of the road network allocation on regional economic development in Burkina Faso. Having completed three (03) estimates from the generalized method of moments (GMM) in system on a panel of 13 regions on the period from 2006 to 2013, the results show that the road network is a determinant factor of regional commodity production in Burkina Faso and this, through its positive effects on productivity on productive capital and labour. In addition, it revealed that asphalt roads admit more positive effects on commodity production, on productive capital and labour productivity than untarred roads. Regarding the last, they contribute positively and weakly to regional commodity production and in labour productivity. However, this category does not have positive effects on labour productivity. Thus, a policy of strengthening their length and quality is necessary in order to benefit from all the benefits of regional roads. Keywords: Regional economic development, road network, effects, Burkina Faso. DOI: 10.7176/JESD/11-12-02 Publication date: June 30th 2020
Highlights
Numerous studies emphasize the importance of a better regional distribution of road infrastructure to ensure the connection of regions and strengthen the productivity of the economy (Kuroda and al., 2007)
The question of the contribution of transport infrastructure in general and road infrastructure in particular has been the subject of several studies since the work of Smith (1776) and Meade (1952) and it appears that the road capital is a key instrument for promoting economic growth
The economic models relating to the productive role of expenditure on public infrastructure in general and expenditure on road infrastructure in particular in economic growth have as their starting point in the endogenous growth model
Summary
Numerous studies emphasize the importance of a better regional distribution of road infrastructure to ensure the connection of regions and strengthen the productivity of the economy (Kuroda and al., 2007). The question of the contribution of transport infrastructure in general and road infrastructure in particular has been the subject of several studies since the work of Smith (1776) and Meade (1952) and it appears that the road capital is a key instrument for promoting economic growth In this regard, the economic models relating to the productive role of expenditure on public infrastructure in general and expenditure on road infrastructure in particular in economic growth have as their starting point in the endogenous growth model. To these authors, investment in transport infrastructure must respond to progressive development and guarantee optimal spatial distribution since, beyond an investment threshold, it is neither financially nor economically profitable to anticipate the future. If there are many works in developed countries, in the developing ones, they are still limited
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