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The Dynamics of Freight Transport Development: A UK and Swiss Comparison

The Dynamics of Freight Transport Development: A UK and Swiss Comparison

Philippe Thalmann (Professor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland)

9780754637561

Ashgate Publishing Limited


Economics; Road transport industries; Railway transport industries; Waste management; Pollution & threats to the environment

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248 pages

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Through the eye of an economist Thalmann explores 200 years of the dynamics of freight transport development in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. With a strong underlying theme concerned with the impact of government intervention on the efficiency of the freight transport system, Thalmann is able to provide an insight into the differences and similarities of the two countries who are currently the pioneers of this industry and thus make interesting case studies for the rest of Europe. The book provides quality data in graphical form which is accessible to all. Contrary to other works, Thalmann does not focus on road or rail transportation alone but on the whole range of transport modes. At the same time the research remains manageable with its focus on freight transportation while most comparable books deal solely with people transportation.

By:   Philippe Thalmann (Professor Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Switzerland)
Imprint:   Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Height: 160mm,  Width: 160mm,  Spine: 212mm
ISBN:  

9780754637561


ISBN 10:   0754637565
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   January 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  ELT Advanced ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available   Availability explained
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Great Britain: The history of British transport, with emphasis on freight; British freight transport - graphical analysis and trends; British pollution emissions and transport history. Switzerland: The history of Swiss transport, with emphasis on freight; Swiss freight transport - graphical analysis and trends; Swiss pollution emissions and transport history. Comparison and Conclusions: Comparison Switzerland - Great Britain; General conclusion.


Does a great job of explaining key economic measures. ... A valuable resource for students, policy analysts, reporters, and even economists who may need to brush up on economic topics with which they are less familiar.

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