Maritime Economics 3e

As background, I work in finance, specifically equity research and money managementIn an attempt to get away from the typical Wall Street drivel, I bought three books on shippingThis is by far the best comprehensive book.It covers the actual aspects of operating a ship (always important when understanding an industry)But it covers the economics of a ship owner, some macro analysis on trade and a great section on maritime historyMore importantly, it review the history of shipping cyclesThus is book gives investors all the tools to evaluate the shipping sector for potential investmentsIf nothing else, buy this book first, read it, then see what else you need to learnOnly criticism is that the 2008-2011 boom collapse is not really covered in this edition (2009 edition but really only has data up to 2007) which is understandable, but an analysis of the current extreme boom and subsequent bust would be helpfulEnjpy

Quite simply, I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful tome! It far surpasses any other current study in the field of Maritime Economics (i.e. the shipping industry). Specific chapters cover virtually every conceivable aspect of the field, from history and technology to finance and business cycles. Well written, magnificently thorough, and very engaging, Stopford's classic study (now in its third edition) is a standard-unto-itself -- a decidedly rare achievement for a book in ANY field. Expensive, yes, but absolutely worth the price! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Excellent technical reference for me as a transport economist. I have 40 years industry experience. To me, valuable addition to my library

If iwas going to buy this book again I would buy it ew bc for the price difference between new and old and the quality, it wasn't with it. The bookblooks like it was four years old but it's only 1 year old.

Well written guide to maritime economy - higly recommende for anyone wishing to get a deeper insight into the mechanisms driving the decisionmakers in shipping.

Impact on me ,easy reading, the way to mark.., comments, plus the dictionary incomporated in most all the words... unvalue aids to my exam...

Product showed up exactly as expected and in great time.

I ordered a new book and received a used book, with handwritten notes on it. It is dissapointing.