The economics of tourism

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Title:

Author:

Sinclair, M. Thea.

ISBN:

9780415170765

0415170761 0415085233 (hbk)

Personal Author:

Sinclair, M. Thea.

Publication Information:

London, [England] : Routledge, 1997.

Physical Description:

x, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Routledge advances in tourism ; 3

Series Title:

Routledge advances in tourism ; 3

Contents:

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.

Subject Term:

Tourism -- Great Britain -- Marketing.

Tourism -- Economics.

Tourism.

Leisure -- Economic aspects.

Added Author:

Stabler, Mike.

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Summary

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.