TY - BOOK AU - Vasigh,Bijan AU - Fleming,Ken AU - Tacker,Tom TI - Introduction to air transport economics: from theory to applications SN - 9781315299075 (ebook) AV - HE9803.A5 V37 2017 PY - 2017/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Aeronautics, Commercial KW - United States KW - Finance KW - Airlines KW - Deregulation KW - Cost of operation KW - Aeronautics and state KW - Transport KW - ukslc KW - Transport industries KW - thema KW - Aerospace & aviation technology KW - lcsh N1 - Previous edition: Farnham: Ashgate, 2013; Includes bibliographical references and index; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This work merges the institutional and technical aspects of the aviation industry with their theoretical economic underpinnings. In one comprehensive textbook, it applies economic theory to all aspects of the aviation industry; Introduction to Air Transport Economics: From Theory to Applications uniquely merges the institutional and technical aspects of the aviation industry with their theoretical economic underpinnings. Its integrative approach offers a fresh point of view that will find favor with many students of aviation. This third edition has been extensively updated throughout. It features new material that stresses the dynamic aspects of demand and supply and the ongoing competitive aspects of the marketplace. It now features an introductory chapter, and specific examples, to more directly relate management decisions to the economic theory. Also, in addition to an expanded coverage of revenue management and pricing decisions, the third edition includes case studies that give real-world examples to reflect actual industry practice as well as a discussion of the more up-to-date computer applications that make the new techniques so effective. This book offers a self-contained theory and applications-oriented text for any individual intent on entering the aviation industry as a practicing professional in the management area. It will be of greatest relevance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in obtaining a more complete understanding of the economics of the aviation industry. It will also appeal to many professionals who seek an accessible and practical explanation of the underlying economic forces that shape the industry UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9781315299075 ER -