ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1959, this book was one of the first to give a comprehensive view of the motor industry from an economic standpoint. Although the book concentrates on the UK motor industry, many references are made to that of the USA and other leading automobile manufacturers. Among the subjects discussed are the structure of the British motor industry, the demand for vehicles, the structure of costs, economies of large-scale production, the nature of competition and profits and sources of funds.

 

 

chapter I|10 pages

Historical Introduction

chapter II|17 pages

Structure of the Industry

chapter III|15 pages

The Demand for Vehicles

chapter IV|9 pages

Technique of Production

chapter V|13 pages

The Structure of Costs

chapter VI|24 pages

Economies of Large-scale Production

chapter VII|26 pages

Competition in the Car Market, 1929–1956

chapter VIII|26 pages

The Nature of Competition in the Industry

chapter IX|31 pages

Profits and Sources of Funds

chapter X|8 pages

Future Prospects

chapter XI|16 pages

Conclusions