Information is the life-blood of a community information service and the information file is at its heart. Unless the heart is sound and continually pumping a supply of regularly renewed and fresh information into the system, it will not function at its best. Therefore, it is important to give extra care and attention to planning the resources needed to set up a sound information base and a workable system for keeping it up to date.
Calculation of Roundabouts: Capacity, Waiting Phenomena and ReliabilityRoundabouts have become one of the most significant traffic control measures because they are generally statistically safer and more efficient than traditional at grade intersections. This book is dedicated to the evaluation of the operating conditions of roundabouts. In five parts, it thoroughly illustrates the calculation of the capacity, including reliability, and waiting phenomena parameters, such as the times spent in the system and queue lengths.
The third edition of this internationally renowned and respected text is an ideal introduction to the subject of international finance. Theory is clearly explained and constantly related to the the realities of the modern world economy. The reader is taken through the theories and differing policies of the balance of payments, exchange rates and the international monetary system. Extensive use is made of figures, tables and graphs to illustrate the arguments in the text. It is thoroughly updated and includes a new chapter on the Asian financial crisis.
