The Relationship between the Social Investment and Volume of Freight Carried by Water Transport in Vietnam

Social investment; volume of freight; water transport; VAR model

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This article explored  the relationship between social investment  and volume of freight carried by water transport in Vietnam during the period 2002 Q4 to 2022 Q2. Using a VAR approach we capture their relationship. The findings suggest an overall, substantial investment has the potential to promote Volume of freight in Vietnam. We recommend more investments towards water transport infrastructure to ensure a significant increase in trade, and to enhance Vietnam's trade competitiveness.