Transport Economics: Ports and Economic Development
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What are the three categories of economic impacts associated with ports?

  • Immediate, Ancillary, Induced
  • First-order, Second-order, Third-order
  • Direct, Indirect, Related (correct)
  • Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

    • Which port generated the most jobs and revenue from maritime services in 2011?

  • Port of Hamburg
  • Port of Jebel Ali
  • Port of Singapore (correct)
  • Port of Valencia

    • Which country leads in Logistics Quality and Competence according to the provided data?

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Germany (correct)
  • Spain
  • Singapore

    • Which port has the highest score for the Quality of Port Infrastructure?

    <p>Port of Valencia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the listed ports, which one does not have a high score in the Logistics Performance Index (LPI)?

    <p>Port of Jebel Ali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic benefit is directly linked to the regional economic network due to import and export traffic?

    <p>Higher added value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is a key factor that firms consider when looking for locations?

    <p>Connections to two or more modes of transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary economic benefit of efficient transport systems as described in the text?

    <p>Positive multiplier effects on the domestic economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest ports can increase the competitiveness of regional firms?

    <p>By providing access to global markets and reducing import/export costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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