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List of contents
Contents: Foreword by Stephen Wheatcroft; Introduction; Aims/expectations of airline deregulation; The response of US carriers; Explaining the surprise; Liberalization - The European approach; Deregulation in Canada and Australia; Evolving attitudes to economic regulation; Prospects for competition in a global marketplace; Devising a pro-competitive regulatory strategy for Europe's airlines; Implementing a franchising system; The quest for efficient regulation; Recent developments; Conclusion; Appendix 1: Directory of US carriers; Appendices; Index.
About the author
George Williams is a senior lecturer in transport economics specializing in the aviation industry, with the Air Transport Group, College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University, UK.
Summary
The book attempts to analyze the response of incumbent airlines to economic freedom. This hands off approach has resulted in an increase in market concentration. Prospects for sustaining a genuinely competitive environment over the longer term it is concluded remain at best unconvincing.
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’...the story is told clearly, has been well researched and will be particularly useful for those new to the subject. Dr Williams has produced a well-written and interesting book.’ Transport ’Its easily readable style and conciseness lend it well to the needs of undergraduates, and those who require an overview of the salient events in the industry’s history...a good summary of the main events in the airline industry and, in covering a tremendous amount of ground quite concisely, provides a good starting point for the uninitiated.’ Transport Geography ’A fascinating and well argued book.’ Aslib Book Guide ’...a lucid, well thought-out and fascinating book. It should appeal to a wide readership.’ Journal of Air Transport Management
