The Economics and Politics of High-Speed Rail
| Author | : Daniel Albalate |
| Publisher | : Lexington Books |
| Total Pages | : 210 |
| Release | : 2012-06-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780739171240 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0739171240 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Economics and Politics of High-Speed Rail written by Daniel Albalate and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
