Freight Flows and Spatial Aspects of the British Economy (Cambridge Geographical Studies) (Cambridge Geographical Studies, Series Number 4) - Hardcover
Originally published in 1973, this book reports experiments in the modelling of freight flows in Great Britain, on the basis of 78 origin-destination zones covering the entire country. Its central purpose is to establish whether gravity model or linear programming approaches provide the most appropriate way of describing the existing spatial distribution of freight volumes and hence of predicting future flows, given possible allocations of population. Linear programming appears to be the msot useful way to approach freight modelling on this scale. The model outputs allow the authors to probe the problem of regional comparative advantage in terms of the volume of transport inputs. Although there is some association with the accessibility of regions, it is not true that the peripheral areas are at a serious disadvantage. Furthermore, evidence on the structure of transport costs indicates that movement costs are a surprisingly low proportion of total transport costs - thus further reducing the effects of location. The study concludes with a review of the lines along which work might proceed.
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Originally published in 1973, this book reports experiments in the modelling of freight flows in Great Britain, on the basis of 78 origin-destination zones covering the entire country. Regional scientist, geographers, planners, students of transport and economists concerned with the spatial allocation of resources will all find the book of considerable interest.
About the Author:
Michael Chisholm was Professor of Geography at the Cambridge University until retiring in 1996.
PATRICK O'SULLIVAN is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at Florida State University.
PATRICK O'SULLIVAN is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at Florida State University.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1973
- ISBN 10 0521086728
- ISBN 13 9780521086721
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages151
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