Introduction

Originally published in 1985, this volume examines the determinants of transport energy consumption and discusses policies which could modify rising transport energy consumption while still providing the transport services necessary for economic development.

Content Overview

The first part of the volume contains an overview of trends in energy consumption followed by an investigation of the relationships expressing basic determinants of transport energy.

Focus and Scope

Although the focus is on developing countries there are other industrial and centrally planned economies which are included for reference purposes and to extend the range of policy variables studied.

Case Studies

There are detailed case studies from India and Ecuador and the greater detail of these case studies permits the consideration of additional policy variables in the analysis of transport fuel consumption.