This book delves into the economic considerations that drive the cost of transportation, providing a comprehensive analysis of how the value of service, additional net cost, and competition influence pricing strategies. The author argues that the total charge for carriage typically includes two distinct elements: a toll paid for the use of the road and the actual transport charge covering expenses such as vehicles, haulage, and staff wages. The book explores the factors that determine the value of transport, including distance, nature of goods, and social factors, and highlights that the additional net cost of transporting an extra unit is the minimum remuneration carriers must obtain to cover expenses. The author demonstrates that competition between carriers typically results in prices that closely align with the additional net cost, while monopolies tend to set tolls based on the value of the service, maximizing their revenue. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the economic principles that govern transportation costs, serving as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this industry.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the economic considerations that drive the cost of transportation, providing a comprehensive analysis of how the value of service, additional net cost, and competition influence pricing strategies. The author argues that the total charge for carriage typically includes two distinct elements: a toll paid for the use of the road and the actual transport charge covering expenses such as vehicles, haulage, and staff wages. The book explores the factors that determine the value of transport, including distance, nature of goods, and social factors, and highlights that the additional net cost of transporting an extra unit is the minimum remuneration carriers must obtain to cover expenses. The author demonstrates that competition between carriers typically results in prices that closely align with the additional net cost, while monopolies tend to set tolls based on the value of the service, maximizing their revenue. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the economic principles that govern transportation costs, serving as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332347667_0
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