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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book has a particular interest in the intricate subject of railroad legislation and regulation within the United States. The text focuses on discussions from a convention held to encourage harmony in legislation and regulation across different states and the national level. Attendees considered topics such as state versus federal regulation, the Railway Accounting Officers' uniform accounting principles, and the proposal for automatic couplers on all freight cars. The author presents the complexities of regulating an industry that straddles state lines, discusses arguments for federal versus state control, and explores the need for uniform accounting standards. This volume provides valuable insights into the ongoing challenges and debates surrounding railroad regulation in the United States. Its analysis remains relevant today as the rail industry continues to evolve and adapt to changing economic and technological conditions. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins and evolution of the railroad problem as understood at the time of its writing, casting it against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing nation grappling with the tension between public interest and private profit within the railroad Industry. The author analyzes the shortcomings of existing laws and regulations and suggests reforms aimed at harmonizing state practices with the Interstate Commerce Act. The work provides historical perspective and insightful recommendations for improving railroad regulation, ensuring equitable and efficient practices within the industry, and protecting the public interest. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the proceedings of the fourth annual Convention of Railroad Commissioners, held in Washington, D.C. on April 13, 1892. The discussions focused on the need for reform in the railroad industry, particularly regarding government regulation of railroad rates. The convention brought together railroad commissioners, accounting officers, and other experts to debate the best standards for determining reasonable rates and the division of authority between state and federal governments in regulating interstate commerce. The book provides valuable insights into the historical development of railroad regulation in the United States and the ongoing debates over the balance between corporate interests and the public good. 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.