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Oyster cards - You have been hired as an economist to advise the GLA on this issue. What would be your advice to the GLA? Explain and illustrate your reasoning.
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You have been hired as an economist to advise the GLA on this issue. What would be your advice to the GLA? Explain and illustrate your reasoning. Introduction to Economic Analysis Introduction: The Greater London Authority is considering reducing the fares on buses and the tubes for Oyster card users in 2006. Passengers using Oyster cards will face a decrease in the tube fares whereas the bus fares will be frozen at previous prices. According to the Mayor the motive behind this policy is to encourage passengers to use more of Oyster cards, because it is "the best value fare for their journey". Mr Ken Livingstone argues that the use of Oyster cards will be beneficial because it is expected to speed up the journey therefore saves time. In addition improve the competence of the public transport system compare to other private means of transport. This policy will not only affect...
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