FOR SEMESTER 1 2025
TRL2602 Transport Economics Assignment 02 (Semester 1) Due Date 22 April 2025
Instructions on how to complete the assignment.
1. Turnitin and AI detector will be used to assess your assignments. 35% similarity and
below will be accepted. Anything above that you will have to resubmit. Should you fail to
resubmit you will score a ZERO for the assignment.
2. Please make every effort to use your own understanding as much as possible.
3. Take careful note of the mark allocation when answering the questions.
4. You are welcome to use outside sources to support your answers provided you reference
using the (Harvard method).
The purpose of this assignment is that you will be able to apply transport economics theory
to a given scenario. This assignment will also help you to practice writing skills and to fulfil
specified
NQF 6 requirements. As we draw closer to the exam bear in mind you will receive similar
structured questions that require application and discussion. Assignment 02 consists of two
long questions.
Question 1
1.1 Discuss the most important factors that determine the characteristics of transport
supply. (15)
1.2 Discuss in detail the function and nature of transport. Consider the different modes and
infrastructure available and what kind of utility they provide as well as any possible
competitive advantage that can be derived from them in your discussion.
(15)
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