The ability to leverage private investment is a key selling point of infrastructure public-private
partnerships (PPPs). Research has shown that to attract private capital to infrastructure …

Future sea level rise (SLR) and associated increases in the frequency and intensity of
coastal flooding poses significant threats to coastal communities and transit systems. Yet …

The selection of an appropriate discount rate is a critical yet often neglected aspect of
valuing flood protection and climate adaptation projects. We examine current discounting …

The progress of financial markets depends on the way world investors foresee the market
potential of the country of choice. Countries that are associated with favorable economic …

The purpose of the research of the impact of the war of Ukraine versus Russia in relate it to
human resource development is to know the planning and the financing for the future of the …

This comparative case study explores the capital budgeting before, during, and after
municipal bankruptcy in three US local governments: Jefferson County, AL; Central Falls, RI; …

State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs) are established to provide low-interest loans and credit
enhancements to assist local governments in financing transportation projects. SIB loans …

Public budgeting and finance is a discipline that encompasses communities of research and
practice. Too often, however, these communities fail to engage each other, instead choosing …

Gas taxes represent one of the most important revenue sources for state transportation
funding. This study draws upon the theory of policy innovation and diffusion and examines …

Climate change, sea-level rise, and associated increases in climate-related risks pose
significant threats to transportation infrastructure in coastal cities. To improve resilience of …