9781331743064 - Selected Articles on the Parcels Post (Classic Reprint) di Phelps, Edith M. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the long-debated proposition for the US government to establish a parcel post. It analyzes arguments made on both sides of the issue and evidence from existing systems in other countries. The author examines the potential benefits of a parcel post, such as a decrease in shipping prices and the stimulation of the rural economy. They also consider potential drawbacks like increased strain on the postal system and the potential for large businesses to take advantage of the system to the detriment of small businesses and communities. The proposal and its ramifications are dissected through the lens of data on foreign systems, historical debates, and economic theory, providing a comprehensive overview of this complex proposal. 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.