Economic Theory and the Construction Industry

This revised edition of an established classic textbook brings the subject right up to date. It applies economic theory to the formation of demand on the construction industry and to the way the industry responds. This edition provides a topical assessment of the implication for competition of new m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hillebrandt, Patricia M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2000, 2000
Edition:Third Edition
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This revised edition of an established classic textbook brings the subject right up to date. It applies economic theory to the formation of demand on the construction industry and to the way the industry responds. This edition provides a topical assessment of the implication for competition of new methods of procurement, includes a new chapter on rehabilitation, repair and maintenance, and extends the use of theory to issues such as the problems of appropriate technology for developing countries, and contractors' diversification
Physical Description:XVI, 224 p online resource
ISBN:9780230372481