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The economics of tourism / M. Thea Sinclair and Mike Stabler.
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TextSeries: Routledge advances in tourism ; 3Publication details: London, [England] : Routledge, 1997.Description: x, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0415170761
- 338.4791 SIN
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 338.4791 SIN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002000202227 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Makes a key contribution from an economic standpoint to the understanding of tourism. Examining such issues as how tourism firms operate in national and global contexts, the effects of tourism on destination areas, the demand for tourism, and the interaction between tourism and natural environments, this comprehensive introduction explains how economic concepts and techniques can offer a clearer understanding of the subject.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-249) and indexes.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 The scope and limitations of economic analysis
- 2 The microfoundations of tourism demand
- 3 Empirical studies of tourism demand
- 4 The theory of tourism supply and its market structure
- 5 The structure, performance and strategies of tourism firms
- 6 Tourism in an international context
- 7 Tourism and environmental issues
- 8 Environmental valuation and sustainability
- 9 Conclusions