Principles of Network Economics [Paperback]

Network problems are manifold and extremely complex. Many problems result from engineering details or mathematical difficulties, others are caused by disregarding economic principles and imperfections of markets. The text provides a fairly integrated approach of transportation related network problems and their solutions with emphasis on economics or, more precisely, microeconomic theory.Network problems are manifold and extremely complex. Many problems result from engineering details or mathematical difficulties, others are caused by disregarding economic principles and imperfections of markets. The text provides a fairly integrated approach of transportation related network problems and their solutions with emphasis on economics or, more precisely, microeconomic theory.An Outline of Network Economics.- Fundmentals of Networks.- Utilization of Transport Networks: Basics.- Utilization of Transport Networks: Extensions.- Design of Transport Networks.- Synchronization of Network Processes.- Critical Review.DE