Economics of Transport - A Theoretical and Applied Perspective

Zusatztext 'Ideal background reading for an introductory course in transport economics.' -- Papers in Regional Science! Andreas Stephen Informationen zum Autor Jonathan Cowie is a lecturer in transport economics in the School of Engineering and the Built Environment at Napier University in Edinburgh. Zusammenfassung This book provides an explanation of key underlying economic principles, enabling the reader to better understand the critical factors that structure and guide transport markets. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 Ownership11. Transport Subsidy 12. The Economics of freight Transport 13. Forecasting the Demand for Transport 14. Transport Appraisal 15. End Thoughts and Reflections

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Cowie, Jonathan (Napier University Cowie, Cowie Jonathan, Jonathan Cowie
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.10.2009
• EAN: 9780415419796
• ISBN: 978-0-415-41979-6
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Urban, spatial and country planning; Economics, TRANSPORTATION / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Regional Planning, Transport planning and policy, Transport planning & policy