tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5043138489010794057.post7032867120264682404..comments2024-03-27T15:57:09.192+05:30Comments on Urbanomics: Economic impact of Railways in IndiaUrbanomicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956198290294771298noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5043138489010794057.post-83876337205132561002010-11-01T06:20:35.077+05:302010-11-01T06:20:35.077+05:30I think simply the multiplier effect need not dete...I think simply the multiplier effect need not determine the direction of our spending.<br /><br />In the case of NREGA like programs the speed of trickle down is the key determinant. <br /><br />I think a balance, as per the requirement of each government, needs to be arrived at.Sai Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5043138489010794057.post-58126853691135781912010-10-31T14:54:11.207+05:302010-10-31T14:54:11.207+05:30Would have been great if somebody could find out t...Would have been great if somebody could find out the multipliers of NREGA and railway or roadways!!Urbanomicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956198290294771298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5043138489010794057.post-32548493439730951262010-10-31T09:03:22.374+05:302010-10-31T09:03:22.374+05:30Agree. Our focus was more on upgrading existing l...Agree. Our focus was more on upgrading existing lines to new facilities - like electrification, broadguage and double lines. While this is very important, railway did not do enough in creating new lines. <br /><br />Given economic values, a road or rail is probably better than MNREGA.Jayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701160771428326179noreply@blogger.com