The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business

The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business is the founding title in the Grammenos Library series. The book is an indispensable reference book for apprentice and experienced practitioners in the maritime business world, as well as for undergraduate and postgraduate students. It brings together contributions of over 50 internationally known academics from 15 different countries, all of whom are members of the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME). The diversity of subjects is unique and the research results are not only comprehensive, but also have important implications on real life issues in maritime business. This second edition covers a vast number of topics in the broad areas of maritime economics and business, including: shipping economics and maritime nexus * international seaborne trade * economics of shipping market and shipping cycles * economics of shipping sectors * issues in liner shipping * economics of maritime safety and seafaring labor market * nat