The Optimal Output of transport in an Imperfect Economic Environment

The Optimal Output of transport in an Imperfect Economic Environment

In a perfect economic environment production is not excessive unless price is lower than marginal cost. But in actual conditions some branches of transport tend to produce too much. The author concludes that restriction should be by taxation rather than by licensing.

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