Infrastructure and Economic Prosperity

Infrastructure and Economic Prosperity A famous Canadian geographer was once quoted saying, “ …any region which has a well developed transportation and communication network also enjoys a high degree of economic prosperity…”. This statement has sparked much controversy between geographers, as well as economists. The argument is, is there a direct link between a developed infrastructure and economic prosperity. Without a doubt, there is a direct link between economic prosperity and a well-developed system of transportation …

…a developed communications infrastructure will also have a steady economy. Toronto has a great infrastructure and has a vibrant economy, whereas North Bay has a poor system of transportation and communication and consequently has a struggling economy. The city of Brampton until 1996 had an average economy, but with the construction of a new highway become the thirteenth largest city in Canada, proving that a well-developed infrastructure has a direct effect on a city’s economy.