Transport Economics

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Which of the following is a major reason why governments worldwide are trying to reduce the use of private cars?

  • To decrease air pollution and noise (correct)
  • To increase congestion on the roads
  • To expand the capacity of the rail network
  • To promote the use of low-cost airlines

What are some of the negative impacts of transport in terms of the environment?

  • Decreased air pollution
  • Increased noise pollution (correct)
  • Improved traffic flow
  • Reduced visual intrusion

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in transport economics?

  • Rise of low-cost airlines (correct)
  • Impact of traffic on the environment
  • Congestion and road pricing
  • Organization of public transport services

What has been a regulatory change in the transport industry in recent years?

<p>Reduction in state ownership of transport companies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why the capacity of the rail network is an important concept in transport economics?

<p>To tackle congestion on the roads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key concept in transport economics?

<p>The organization of public transport services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the negative impacts of transport in terms of the environment?

<p>Air pollution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have governments worldwide become increasingly aware of the need to reduce the use of private cars?

<p>To tackle congestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been a major change in the ownership of transport companies in recent years?

<p>Reduction in state ownership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the capacity of the rail network an important concept in transport economics?

<p>To ensure efficient movement of passengers and freight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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