Stopford, Martin Maritime Economics 3e (041527558X)
The new edition of Maritime Economics combines a sophisticated historical and theoretical analysis of this large and complex market with a practical explanation of all aspects of the shipping industry.
New and enlarged chapters in this substantially revised third edition cover:
5000 years of commercial shipping history
shipping cycles back to 1741;
the four shipping markets (freight rates and freight derivatives, second hand ships, newbuilding, demolition);
latest developments in ship financing techniques
the theory of maritime trade
With over 200 illustrations and tables Maritime Economics: third edition is essential reading for students and professionals with an interest in the shipping industry.