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1. Prerequisites

At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
Specific prerequisites for this course:
Knowledge of macro- and microeconomics

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2. Learning outcomes

Economic insight in the sector of air transportation
To be able to work out economic solutions for specific problems of air transport

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3. Course contents

Institutional organization of the sector
Demand and supply: segmentation of the market, cost structure,...
Pricing: yield management, overbookings,...
Infrastructure
Marketing and finance
Special problems: congestion, environmental issues

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4. Teaching method

Class contact teaching:

Lectures

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5. Assessment method and criteria

Examination:

Oral with written preparation

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6. Study material

Required reading

Syllabus and blackboard 
 

Optional reading

The following study material can be studied on a voluntary basis:

R. Macario & E. Van de Voorde (2010). Critical Issues in Air Transport Economics and Business. Routledge.

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7. Contact information
For questions concerning the course contact
Franziska Kupfer (http://www.ua.ac.be/franziska.kupfer) or
Evy Onghena (http://www.ua.ac.be/evy.onghena)

(+)last update: 29/08/2011 10:33 eddy.vandevoorde