1st Edition

The Economics of Transport A Theoretical and Applied Perspective

400 Pages

by Routledge

400 Pages

by Routledge

400 Pages

by Routledge

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This book provides an explanation of key underlying economic principles, allowing the reader to come to a better understanding of the critical factors that structure and guide transport markets. This is done through an examination of the interaction between the behaviour of individual users and providers of transport services and transport authorities actions through the implementation of... Read more

1. Introduction to the economics of transport, 2. Transport and Economic Development, 3. The Market for Transport Services, 4. Elasticity Demand for Transport Services 5. Transport Costs 6. Competition for the Provision of Transport Services, 7. Imperfect Competition in the Provision of Transport Services 8. The Pricing of Transport Activities 9. Transport and the Environment 10. Transport, Organisation, Regulation and Ownership 11. Transport Subsidy 12. The Economics of freight Transport 13. Forecasting the Demand for Transport 14. Transport Appraisal 15. End Thoughts and Reflections