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Maximisation of Passenger Miles in Theory and Practice
- S. Glaister J.J. Collings
- September 1978
- Vol. 12
- No. 3
- Page 304
Maximisation of Passenger Miles in Theory and Practice
- S. Glaister J.J. Collings
- September 1978
- Vol. 12
- No. 3
- Page 304
Maximisation of passenger miles in public transport has the advantage of simplicity. The authors derive weights for passenger miles to reduce the disadvantages shown by a comparison with other objectives. There is a risk of loss of welfare.
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