Thesis
Port regulation in Australia
Honours, Murdoch University
2012
Abstract
As an island nation, Australia is heavily dependent on its ports. Ports are essential infrastructure, acting as a gateway connecting domestic and international markets. However, the resources boom has highlighted significant bottlenecks in the supply chain. Port regulation has at times been criticised for impeding port development and investment. There are concerns that the level of investment in port infrastructure in Australia is insufficient to sustain the increase in trade we will see in the future. It therefore seems an appropriate time to review port regulation in Australia. This paper seeks to analyse the existing port regulatory framework against a theoretical backdrop. By considering the theories of competition, equilibrium, market failure and regulation, it is hoped an assessment of the current regime can be made.
Details
- Title
- Port regulation in Australia
- Authors/Creators
- Joel Meehan
- Contributors
- Malcolm Tull (Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Murdoch University; Honours
- Identifiers
- 991005544512807891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Do not use- Former Murdoch Business School
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis
Metrics
1038 File views/ downloads
163 Record Views