Railway Rates and Traffic: Translated From the Third (1907) Edition of C. Colson's - Hardcover

Name: Railway Rates and Traffic: Translated From the Third (1907) Edition of C. Colson's
Author: L. R. Christie
ISBN: 9780666303776

L. R. Christie

9780666303776: Railway Rates and Traffic: Translated From the Third (1907) Edition of C. Colson's

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ISBN 10: 0666303770 ISBN 13: 9780666303776

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlocking the economics of transport and tariffs .

This translated classic analyzes how railway charges are set and how they affect users, operators, and public welfare. It presents fundamental ideas about the cost of transport, the value of service, and how tariffs can shape traffic and efficiency across nations.

This edition surveys the economics of transport from multiple angles, including France’s tariff system, and European and American practices. It combines theoretical principles with practical examples to explain how charges are determined, how they influence road use, and how different tariff rules aim to balance efficiency with fairness.
What you’ll experience

A clear framework for understanding two key cost components: tolls for the use of the road and the actual transport (haulage, staff, and equipment).
Insights into how the “value of the service of transport” sets upper limits on what buyers will pay and how railways cover costs.
Discussion of tariff design, including combined-rates, intermediate stations, and how rules affect routing and discipline of tariffs.
A broad look at international practice, showing how different countries handle rates and traffic relative to costs and utility.

Ideal for readers of transportation economics, public policy, and historical analyses of railway systems.

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