A SIMULATION OF PRICE DISCRIMINATING TOLLS

Author(s)
Shmanske, S.
Year
Abstract

This paper uses a Monte Carlo computer simulation to compare uniform tolls on a congested facility against a price-discriminating toll collection scheme which could provide a highly priced express lane and lower priced slower lanes. The simulation, which is based on an example using the San Francisco/Oakland Bay toll bridge, illustrates that consumers would gain if uniform tolls were replaced with discriminatory tolls. The apparent policy conclusion is that price-discriminating user fees on crowded facilities with rationing by queues should be given due consideration.

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Library number
I 863746 [electronic version only] /73 / IRRD 863746
Source

Journal of Transport Economics and Policy. 1993 /09. 27(3) Pp225-35

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