In Central America, like many other developing regions, high transport costs are cited as an impediment to trade and economic growth. Prices for road freight transport -- a key mode of transport comprising a significant share of total transport costs for intra- and extra-regional trade, are particularly high. Averaging 17 cents per ton-kilometer on main trading routes, these rates stand out even relative to other inefficient developing country markets...
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ПОДРОБНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ
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2014/04/01
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Рабочий документ в рамках исследования вопросов политики
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WPS6844
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2014/04/01
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Disclosed
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What drives the high price of road freight transport in Central America ?
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economies of scale and scope