1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910455317903321

Autore

Cowie Jonathan

Titolo

The economics of transport [[electronic resource] ] : a theoretical and applied perspective / / Jonathan Cowie ; with contributions from Steve Ison, Tom Rye and Geoff Riddington

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY ; ; London, : Routledge, 2009

ISBN

1-135-25783-3

1-282-31618-4

9786612316180

0-203-87410-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (401 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

IsonSteve

Disciplina

388/.049

Soggetti

Transportation

Economics

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction to the economics of transport; Chapter 2 Transport and economic development; Chapter 3 The market for transport services; Chapter 4 Transport demand elasticity; Chapter 5 Transport costs; Chapter 6 Perfect competition in transport markets; Chapter 7 Imperfect competition in transport markets; Chapter 8 The pricing of transport activities; Chapter 9 Transport and the natural environment; Chapter 10 Transport regulation and ownership; Chapter 11 Transport subsidy

Chapter 12 The economics of freight transportChapter 13 Forecasting the demand for transport; Chapter 14 Transport appraisal; Chapter 15 Final thoughts and reflections; Notes; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides an explanation of key underlying economic principles, allowing the reader to come to a better understanding of the critical factors that structure and guide transport markets. This is done through an examination of the interaction between the behaviour of individual users and providers of transport services and transport



authorities actions through the implementation of transport policy. The book also considers on-going reforms in the organisation of all aspects of transport provision. These reforms seek to move transport delivery away from a model of high state intervent

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910462479603321

Autore

Derori Zeʼev

Titolo

The Israeli Defence Forces and the Foundation of Israel [[electronic resource] ] : Utopia in Uniform

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, : Taylor and Francis, 2004

ISBN

1-135-75399-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (278 p.)

Disciplina

355.03355694

956.9405/2

Soggetti

Ben-Gurion, David

Immigrants - Israel - Social conditions

Immigrants

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. David Ben-Gurion's Position and Influence in Shaping the State; 2. The Israel Defence Force and Settlement; 3. The Nahal; 4. Army Assistance for Transit Camp Residents; 5. IDF Activity in Education and Culture; 6. The Gadna - Its Activities and Educational Role; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book discusses the contribution of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to the building of the social and educational foundations of the country, and its role in the area of immigrant absorption and settlement during the first years of the Israeli State. The author examines how under the guidance of David Ben-Gurion Israel was able to utilize the values of military organization to combat severe,



economic, and social difficulties, and build a civil society to underpin the new state.