This paper utilizes a duopoly model to simulate the effects of various management rules of thumb and of changing economic conditions on the market share and profit-goals of the firm. Part I presents and discusses a behavioral model, Part II gives the initial market conditions and the parameters...

This paper examines whether Amtrak and Auto-Train altered the demand for vacation travel to Florida by train. A profile of tourist arrivals by train reveals a downward trend until inception of effective Amtrak and Auto-Train service; the trend then reverses. A travel demand function is postulated...