The socio-economic implications of high-speed rail (HSR) systems have been widely studied. However, a research gap exists regarding the influence of HSR on changes in demographic composition. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the introduction of HSR and its effects on demographics in Italy. By conducting a fixed effect panel regression analysis, we assess the impact of HSR on demographic indicators in 70 catchment areas based on HSR stations, comparing data from two sample periods, 2008 and 2019, to analyze pre- and post-HSR differences. Our study focuses on five demographic indicators, including population ages, migration patterns, and working-age population, as dependent variables. Additionally, we employ an accessibility index based on travel time to measure the improvements in accessibility resulting from HSR. Preliminary analysis suggests a correlation between HSR and demographic vibrancy indexes, although it may not be sufficient to reverse the current demographic trends.
Transport Accessibility and Demographic Vibrancy: Evidence from the High-Speed Railways in Italy
Springer Proceed. Business, Economics
International Workshop on HSR Socioeconomic Impacts ; 2023 September 12, 2023 - September 13, 2023
2024-04-30
17 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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