Is road space a public good?

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Written by Cristiano Scarpelli

Read the original version in Portuguese here.

Published on July 07, 2026

In legal terms, road space belongs to government entities and is therefore viewed as public. However, according to economic theory, the various goods produced by society exhibit distinct characteristics.

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Cite: Scarpelli, Cristiano. "Is road space a public good?" [O espaço viário é um bem público?] 07 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1132116/is-road-space-a-public-good> ISSN 0719-8884