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100 1 _aSorkin, Alan L.
245 1 4 _aThe economics of the postal system :
_balternatives and reform /
260 _aLexington, Mass. :
_bLexington Books,
_cc1980.
300 _axii, 200 p. :ill,
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _aChapter 1 presents an economic history of the postal service. Chapters 2 and 3 describe the present postal service, and analyze trends in postal service financing respectively. Chapter 4 considers the methods used by the postal service to establish rates and allocate costs. Chapter 5 focuses on the postal work force. Chapter 6 analyzes the development of the bulk-mail system. Chapter 7 examines the possible role of the postal service in an electronic mail system. Chapter 8 weighs arguments for and against retention of the postal monopoly on first-class mail and discusses the growth of private postal-service firms. Chapter 9 appraises the work of the postal rate commission. Chapter 10 considers recent legislative proposals relating to postal service activities. The final chapter represents recommendations for change regarding a number of postal service activities.
590 _ane 23/01/2019
591 _aLoans
650 0 _aPostal service.
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_cBOOK
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