This book is the only modern, comprehensive, North American book on transportation economics, reflecting recent
shifts in the field of transportation economics, including the modern developments of subsidy-free pricing and
stand-alone costing.In addition to developing formal theory, Principles of Transportation Economics references
specific conditions in North America, giving it a real-world foundation that students welcome.
Table of Contents
PART I: TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
Chapter 1: Why Study Transportation Economics?
Chapter 2: The Source of Transportation Demand
Chapter 3: Demand for Freight Transportation
Chapter 4: The Demand for Passenger Transportation
PART II: TRANSPORTATION COSTS
Chapter 5: Transportation Cost Concepts
Chapter 6: The Costs of Fixed Facilities
Chapter 7: Transport Vehicle Cost
Chapter 8: The Cost of Operating Transport Vehicles
PART III: ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSPORT PRICING
Chapter 9: Transportation Investment and Disinvestment
Chapter 10: Efficient Pricing
Chapter 11: Paying for Use of Transport Facilities
PART IV: GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 12: Market Power in Transportation
Chapter 13: Regulation of Market Power in Transportation
Chapter 14: Regulation of the Social Costs of Transportation
