ISBN: 9781331825135 - railroad rates and rebates (classic reprint) (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 explores the connection between railroad rebates and the complex system of railroad rates in the United States. It starts from the early history of transportation, explaining how railroads developed from simple plank roads and gradually revolutionized the transportation of freight and passengers. The author discusses how railroad companies offered rebates to large shippers, which led to the development of more efficient and economical transportation methods. The book then examines the impact of government regulation and legislation on railroad rates, arguing that well-intentioned efforts to prevent unfair competition often led to unintended consequences that ultimately harmed the development of the railroad industry. The author concludes by discussing the significance of the insights gained from studying the history of railroad rates, arguing that they provide valuable lessons for policymakers and regulators today. 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.…