Proposal For A Market-Based Solution to Airport Delays
W. Tom Whalen,
Dennis W. Carlton (),
Ken Heyer and
Oliver Richard Additional contact information W. Tom Whalen: Economic Analysis Group, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Ken Heyer: Economic Analysis Group, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Oliver Richard: Economic Analysis Group, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Abstract:
With the clamor rising over airport delays and with both the Congress and the Administration considering remedies, this paper advocates the use of market mechanisms, specifically slot auctions, to promote efficient usage of airport capacity, reduce airport delays, and, more generally, promote competition.
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