Winston on Transportation

Cliff Winston of the Brookings Institution talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about his recent article in the Journal of Economic Literature on the U.S. transportation system. Winston argues that the while the United States has a very good transportation system overall, it is extremely expensive and poorly organized. What is needed, Winston argues, is not more money, but to spend the money already allocated more wisely. He discusses the evolution of the U.S. transportation system, government's role in transportation, dramatic innovations that might transform aviation and driving, and the potential for privatizing airports and roads.

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Winston on Transportation is an episode from EconTalk Archives, 2013 by Library of Economics and Liberty.

This episode is 1:00:47 long.

This episode was published on Oct 14, 2013.

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