{"product_id":"modern-construction-economics-gerard-de-valence-9780415397063","title":"Modern Construction Economics: Theory and Application","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerard de Valence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415397065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415397063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d","brand":"Gerard de Valence","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064912261375,"sku":"9780415397063","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2a08a1ef-5ecf-4278-8be5-2b11aff29c17.jpg?v=1768671873","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-construction-economics-gerard-de-valence-9780415397063","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}