The Economics of Airport Development and Control

The Economics of Airport Development and Control

The authors present a methodology for airport planning. They conclude that pricing should be based on short-run costs, including congestion; but care must be taken in planning dates for expansion. Airports must not be planned separately from airways and aircraft.

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