Excerpt from The American Railroad Problem: A Study in War and Reconstruction
In the light of the influence of the organic needs of our dynamic industrial institutions, of the inhibitions of the prevailing social.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive history and analysis of American railroad regulation from its inception through the challenges posed by the Great War. The author traces the evolution of the railroad industry from its beginnings as a heavily subsidized enterprise to the growth of public concern over its monopolistic practices. The establishment of the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887 marked a turning point in the relationship between railroads and the government. The book provides a detailed examination of the ICC's efforts to regulate rates, prevent discrimination, and promote competition, including the challenges it faced and the successes it achieved. The author's insights shed light on the complex interplay between private enterprise and public oversight, making this book essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American transportation and the ongoing debate over the role of government in regulating industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781334618949_0
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