The World’s Key Industry History and Economics of International Shipping

Maritime transport has been the main driver of trade growth, and the emergence and development of a global economy. This collection of essays from distinguished economists and historians takes an international and comparative perspective, covering topics ranging from technological advance and the ro...

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Other Authors: Harlaftis, Gelina (Editor), Tenold, Stig (Editor), Valdaliso, Jesús M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2012, 2012
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Maritime transport has been the main driver of trade growth, and the emergence and development of a global economy. This collection of essays from distinguished economists and historians takes an international and comparative perspective, covering topics ranging from technological advance and the role of the state to maritime business development
Physical Description:XIV, 305 p online resource
ISBN:9781137003751