{"product_id":"modern-construction-economics-theory-and-application-9781138861336","title":"Modern Construction Economics: Theory and Application","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gerard de Valence\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Industries - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional building economics has primarily been concerned with issues around project appraisal and cost management techniques. On the other hand, modern construction economics has a wider focus with stronger links to mainstream economics, reflecting an increased interest in a range of theoretical issues in construction economics, both at the macro and micro level. In \u003cem\u003eModern Construction Economics: Theory and Application\u003c\/em\u003e, a variety of approaches are used to present a coherent vision of synthesis between industry economics and project economics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edeveloping construction economics as idustry economics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecompetition and barriers to entry in construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einnovation in construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etheory testing in construction management research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecollusion and corruption in the construction sector.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding contributions from academics in the UK, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Australia, this is a truly global review of a core issue for the construction industry worldwide. The result is a unique book that will push toward the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework of construction economics. This is a must-read for all serious students of construction economics, and all practitioners looking for a deeper understanding of their industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45236927496343,"sku":"9781138861336","price":5005.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781138861336.webp?v=1769215040","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/modern-construction-economics-theory-and-application-9781138861336","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}