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The Impact of Transport Investments on Societal Well-Being

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|Jun 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 7 - 12
Published on: Jun 26, 2026
Published by: Univesity of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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