Maritime Economics 3e
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 041527558X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 840 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Excellent introduction to the topic" according to Yoda. This book provides an excellent introduction to the "macro" issues surrounding the shipping trade. Perspective is provided on the growth of volume of trade over time, geographic areas the ship construction business and financing in this field (among many other areas). The book does not, however, prvoide (nor is it intended) a "micro" analysis as to how business is conducted on a da. One of THE best if not THE best book on Maritime Economics from a Macro perspective Yoda This book provides an excellent macro economic view of the shipping tranportation business. The reason is the author's authoritative knowledge of the field. He has has over 30 years of experience in the field in both the private sector (as an Economist specializing in the field with Chase Manhattan Bank, Chief Executive of Lloyd's Maritme Information Services, Directof of Business . Only for higher education technical use. Not for entry level folks Excellent technical reference for me as a transport economist. I have Only for higher education technical use. Not for entry level folks J. R. Blaze Excellent technical reference for me as a transport economist. I have 40 years industry experience. To me, valuable addition to my library. 0 years industry experience. To me, valuable addition to my library
Yet despite its economic complexity, shipping retains much of the competitive cut and thrust of the “perfect” market of classical economics. Whilst retaining the structure of the second edition, its scope is widened to include:lessons from 5000 years of commercial shipping historyshipping cycles back to 1741, with a year by year commentaryupdated chapters on markets; shipping costs; accounts; ship finance and a new chapter on the return on capitalnew chapters on the geography of sea trade; trade theory and specialised cargoesupdated chapters on the merchant fleet shipbuilding, recycling and the regulatory regimea much revised chapter on the challenges and pitfalls of forecasting.With over 800 pages, 200 illustrations, maps, technical drawings and tables Maritime Economics is the shipping industry’s most comprehensive text and reference source, whilst remaining as one reviewer put it “a very readable book”.Martin Stopford has enjoyed a distinguished career in the shipping industry as Director of Business Development with British Shipbuilders, Global Shipping Economist with the Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., Chief Executive of Lloyds Maritime Information Services; Managing Director of Clarkson Resear
Martin Stopford has enjoyed a distinguished career in the shipping industry as Director of Business Development with British Shipbuilders, Global Shipping Economist with the Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., Chief Executive of Lloyds Maritime Information Services; Managing Director of Clarkson Research Services and an executive Director of Clarksons PLC. He lectures regularly at Cambridge Academy of Transport and is a Visit
It deserves to be at the elbow of all those who pretend to any knowledge of the amazing maritime world we cheerfully inhabit.'- Michael Grey, Lloyd's ListMaritime Economics is an exceptionally well-written overview of the international shipping industry. - CHOICE . 'This is a splendid book, well illustrated, with plenty of technical explanation as to the hardware employed by this fascinating industry