Principles Of Transport Economics
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (565 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845422562 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 385 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Emile Quinet, Professor, CERAS, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris, France and Roger Vickerman, Jean Monnet Professor of European Economics, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
The concluding chapter draws together some of the problems encountered in moving from the theories and models developed in the book to the actual implementation of specific policy measures. As well as providing detailed coverage on the conventional topics of demand, costs, market structure, externalities, investment appraisal and regulation, the book also examines the wider role of transport in the economy as a whole. Throughout the book there are frequent references to policy issues at both the national and EU level, complemented by a comprehensive discussion on the different ways in which policy has evolved in various European countries. It assumes only a basic knowledge of economics and will be essential reading for students at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate level following courses on transport economics, regional science, urban studies and geography. Transport continues to present considerable challenges for both policymakers and economists throughout the world. In addition, the authors address the important link between transport and issues of location, urban and regional development, and economic growth. It will also prove a valuable source of reference for policymakers involved in the provision and regulation of transport and researchers interested in transport planning and policy.. This book provides a rigorous analytical approach to transport economics an
The book also covers "the organization of supply" with excellent chapters on current issues in competition, industrial organization, and pricing, etc., in the (European) air, rail and trucking industries. The references, index, and quality of the printing, paper and biding are excellent Highly recommended.' - D. "'This is by far, the best, most up-to-date, transportation economics textbook available today The book provides excellent treatments of the standard topics in transportation economics (demand, costing, location, the economy), covering air as well as surface transportation modes The book uses realistic, mode-specific, demand-and-supply curves to illustrate points rather than the usual abstract conceptual diagrams. Brand, Choice"