DEREGULATION AND RAIL-TRUCK COMPETITION. EVIDENCE FROM A TRANSLOG TRANSPORT DEMAND MODEL FOR ASSEMBLED AUTOMOBILES

Deregulation of motor carriers could lead to cheaper and faster services, giving them a competitive advantage over rail. But this could be offset by deregulation of rail, followed by similar improvements in rail service. The model cannot be extended to other commodities than automobiles.

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  Bath University, England

  Claverton Down
  Bath BA2 7AY,   England 
• Authors:
  • Lewis, K A
  • Widup, D P
• Publication Date: 1982-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 139-149
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transport Economics and Policy
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: University of Bath
  • ISSN: 0022-5258
  • Serial URL: http://www.jtep.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Competition; Deregulation; Railroad transportation; Simulation; Trucking
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Railroads; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00371247
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 29 1983 12:00AM