Books 24

‘This volume of air transport economics classics is a superb resource for researchers, educators, policy planners and consultants covering the most important aspects of aviation economics – pricing, yield management, productivity and cost, competition, regulation and institutional reform, strategy, efficiency and investment, and the environment. Edited by three of the leading academic exponents of aviation economics, this book of readings is a must on all bookshelves of those engaged in serious thought about the aviation sector.’

- David A. Hensher, University of Sydney, Australia

This authoritative new collection of 40 articles presents the most important classics and contemporary papers on air transport.

It features a comprehensive range of topics, including airline costs and productivity, pricing and yield management, competitive behavior and strategic alliances, environmental aspects, and aviation in developing nations. Congestion and investment in airports, and regulation of airports are also covered.

The articles selected cover theoretical analyses of air transport, empirical findings and discussion of policy issues such as liberalization and deregulation of airline markets. The collection highlights current policy issues and emerging trends which will be of interest to students of transport economics, industrial organization and regulation. It will also be a useful reference tool for policy makers and regulators, airline executives and consultants in aviation and transport. See details