ISBN: 9780243229185 - les annales de la régie directe, vol. 13: revue internationale des services économiques publics; année 1920-1921 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the stark differences in the quality of service, comfort, frequency, speed, reliability, and safety in rail networks operated by private companies compared to state-owned systems. The author presents a thorough analysis of fare structures, demonstrating that private companies prioritize profit maximization, leading to complex and discriminatory pricing, while state-run railways focus on the public good, resulting in simpler, more uniform, and equitable fare systems. The book argues that private rail companies' profit-driven approach can stifle economic growth by hindering the flow of goods and services, while state-owned railways, guided by the public interest, can stimulate development and enhance regional connectivity. The book's insights into the contrasting objectives, structures, and impacts of private and public rail management provide valuable perspectives on the role of transportation in economic and social progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…