The Economics and Politics of High-Speed Rail

Informationen zum Autor By Daniel Albalate and Germa Bel Klappentext 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.

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By Daniel Albalate and Germa Bel

Klappentext

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.

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Part 1. Introduction Chapter 1. Development of the High Speed Rail in the World Chapter 2. High Speed Rail in the US: An Overview of the Debate Chapter 3. High Speed Rail: The Analytical Framework Part 2. Case Studies Worldwide Chapter 4. Japan: 'Shinkansen' Chapter 5. France: 'Train a Grande Vitesse' (TGV) Chapter 6. Germany: "Neubaustrecken" Chapter 7. Spain: 'Alta Velocidad Espanola' (AVE) Chapter 8. China:'Zhongguo gaosA' tielA" Chapter 9. Other Experiences: Italy, Korea, and Taiwan Part 3. An Evaluation of High Speed Rail Chapter 10. Lessons from International Experiences Chapter 11. Conclusions: Desires, Beliefs and Reality