Event: Virtual Conference on Transport Infrastructure Development, Spillover Effects, and Quality of Life High-Speed Rails and Knowledge Production: A Global Perspective 18 March 2020 Author / Speaker Ayushman Bhatt View File This ongoing research aims to develop empirical macro-economic evidence for the effect of high-speed rails (HSRs) on Knowledge Production at an international scale. The objectives are to study associations and test the potential causal relationship between HSR development and the country’s patent productivity. An analysis of 59 countries (including the 15 where HSR is in operation) demonstrates a significant positive association and significant positice treatment effect of HSR development on country’s patent productivity. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Transport Knowledge Management Industry and Trade