Infrastructure

What does it Mean? The basic physical systems of a business or nation.
Investopedia Says... Transportation, communication, sewage, water and electric systems are all a part of infrastructure. These systems tend to be high-cost investments; however, they are needed for a country to be efficient and productive.

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Build-Operate-Transfer Contract
Economies of Scale
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