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Informationen zum Autor GRAHAM MALLARD holds a degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is an experienced teacher of the subject at a range of levels, including further education.STEPHEN GLAISTER CBE is Professor of Transport and Infrastructure at Imperial College London, UK and is a member of the Board of Transport for London Klappentext This examination of transport economics brings alive economic theories for students, elucidating traditional concepts by applying them to a real world context. It examines the microeconomic concepts that underpin this sector and the implications for transport markets with real examples from across the EU. Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below - http://www.palgrave.com/economics/transport/Home.aspx Zusammenfassung This examination of transport economics brings alive economic theories for students, elucidating traditional concepts by applying them to a real world context. It examines the microeconomic concepts that underpin this sector and the implications for transport markets with real examples from across the EU. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Professor Geoff Harcourt of Jesus College, The University of Cambridge Introduction PART ONE: SETTING THE SCENE The History of Transport The Importance of Transport PART TWO: THE THEORY OF MARKETS The Demand for Transport Markets, Costs and Revenues Competition and Contestability Monopoly Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Mathematical Appendix PART THREE: MARKET FAILURE Externalities Public and Demerit Goods Inequality and Asymmetric Goods PART FOUR: POLICY Privatisation and Deregulation Project Appraisal Cost-Benefit Analysis Transport Investment General Forms of Government Intervention Tackling Traffic Congestion PART FIVE: THE FUTURE.
