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Economic regulation of domestic air transport;: Theory and policy

George W. Douglas, James C. Miller

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Short historical summary of regulations of U.S. domestic airlines. Examination of the present status of regulations. Establishment of a model describing how air transportation is operating under these regulations. Using this model a comparison is made of air transportation as it is against what it would be if economic efficacy was its aim and driving force. A critique of tariffs, pricing and regulations is made. Suggestions for better returns are given.

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Short historical summary of regulations of U.S. domestic airlines. Examination of the present status of regulations. Establishment of a model describing how air transportation is operating under these regulations. Using this model a comparison is made of air transportation as it is against what it would be if economic efficacy was its aim and driving force. A critique of tariffs, pricing and regulations is made. Suggestions for better returns are given.

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Short historical summary of regulations of U.S. domestic airlines. Examination of the present status of regulations. Establishment of a model describing how air transportation is operating under these regulations. Using this model a comparison is made of air transportation as it is against what it would be if economic efficacy was its aim and driving force. A critique of tariffs, pricing and regulations is made. Suggestions for better returns are given.

Key concepts: Air transport, Public economics, Transport policy, Transport economics, Economics, Business, Transport engineering, Engineering

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