Expert In-depth Interview on Development and Efficiency of “RIGA International Airport” Reflecting Factors

Authors

  • Sergejs Paramonovs University of Latvia
  • Ksenija Ijevleva University of Latvia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1515/eb-2016-0014

Keywords:

Airport development, expert in-depth interview, factor analysis, RIGA International Airport.

Abstract

Abstract The aim of the paper is to identify development ways and effectiveness of RIGA International Airport. Theoretical evidence was examined and expert in-depth interview was carried out to explore the main circumstances affecting RIGA International Airport functioning. Findings of the study show that there are positive tendencies in the field of airport efficiency and development, but improvement is needed primarily for coordinating visions and resources managed by both state and airport administration bodies.

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01.04.2016

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Paramonovs, S., & Ijevleva, K. (2016). Expert In-depth Interview on Development and Efficiency of “RIGA International Airport” Reflecting Factors. Economics and Business, 28(1), 98-105. https://doi.org/10.1515/eb-2016-0014