Information exchanges across firms within cities are considered to be one of the major agglomeration forces in the regional economics literature. In addition, the quality of transport infrastructures arises as one of the major determinants in the location decisions of firms across cities and...

This article examines the determinants of the location of large firms headquarters across a rich sample of European urban areas, focusing on the availability of non-stop intercontinental flights. We also account for the influence of other aspects: the proximity to large markets and specialized...

The Economics and Politics of High Speed Rail: Lessons from Experiences Abroad, by Daniel Albalate and Germà Bel, introduces the main questions policy makers and scholars should examine when considering and studying HSR implementation, with particular emphasis on the US's recent interest in...

1. An evidence-based review of key issues in high-speed rail / Daniel Albalate and Germa Bel -- 2. The economic evaluation of major infrastructure projects : notes on HSR projects / Gines de Rus -- 3. Financial and social profitability of HSR in Spain / Ofelia Betancor and Gerar Llobet -- 4....