Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Economics and Imbalances -- 1.1. Capturing power -- 1.1.1. From eco-development to sustainable development -- 1.1.2. Interest and limits of the decoupling concept -- 1.2. Systemic approach to...

"This book examines contemporary transportation issues through the lens of various modes of transportation (aviation and airports, inland and short sea shipping, public transit and more) while also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning, and funding. All chapters will...

"This book examines contemporary transportation issues through the lens of various modes of transportation (aviation and airports, inland and short sea shipping, public transit and more) while also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning, and funding. All chapters will...

Economic growth vs. economic development -- Traditional economic development: incentives for business -- Quality of life and the standard of living -- Environmentally sustainable development -- Opportunity and economic development -- Sprawl, infrastructure, and sustainable development -- The...