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The Economics of the Postal and Delivery Sector: Business Strategies for an Essential Service

The Economics of the Postal and Delivery Sector: Business Strategies for an Essential Service

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The book discusses the recent challenges faced by the postal and delivery sector, including sustainability, quality of service, last-mile solutions, competition, data protection, environmental sustainability, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a useful tool for graduate students, professors, postal administrations, consulting firms, and federal government departments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG


The postal and delivery sector has recently encountered a multitude of challenges, which the book aims to address. This comprehensive volume features original essays by renowned researchers and practitioners in the field of postal and delivery economics, originally presented at the 28th Conference on Postal and Delivery Economics, which took place virtually from December 1 to 5, 2020.

The chapters in this book delve into various topics, including the sustainability of universal service obligations (USO), the quality of service, last-mile solutions, competition in liberalized markets, data protection, environmental sustainability, and the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This book serves as a valuable resource for graduate students, professors, and professionals interested in postal and regulatory economics, as well as postal administrations, consulting firms, and federal government departments. It provides insightful perspectives and practical insights into the evolving landscape of the postal and delivery sector, enabling readers to stay informed and adapt to the changing dynamics of this industry.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030826949
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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