| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 193 pages :) : illustrations (some color), color maps |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Development of the high speed rail in the world -- High speed rail in the us: an overview of the debate -- High speed rail: the analytical framework -- Japan: Shinkansen -- France: Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) -- Germany: Neubaustrecken -- Spain: Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) -- China: Zhongguó gaosù tielù -- Other experiences: Italy, Korea, and Taiwan -- Lessons from international experiences -- Conclusions: desires, beliefs, and reality. |
| Summary |
The Economics and Politics of High Speed Rail: Lessons from Experiences Abroad, by Daniel Albalate and Germà Bel, introduces the main questions policy makers and scholars should examine when considering and studying HSR implementation, with particular emphasis on the US's recent interest in this technology and possible application in California. This study is a rigorous investigation of the economic and political challenges and ramifications of implementing new public transportation technology and its effects on taxpayers.</spa. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
High speed trains -- Economic aspects.
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High speed trains -- Economic aspects. |
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High speed trains. |
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Railroads and state.
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Railroads and state. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Bel i Queralt, Germa.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780739171233 0739171232 (DLC) 2012013843 |
| ISBN |
9780739171240 (e-book) |
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0739171240 (electronic book) |
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9780739171240 (electronic book) |
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9780739190685 |
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0739190687 |
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9780739171233 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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0739171232 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9781280819933 |
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1280819936 |
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