9781333239732 - Railway Freight Rates and Pooling, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate Commerce, United States Senate: Hearings ... United States ... (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 delves into the history of the Elkins Act, legislation that aimed to enhance the Interstate Commerce Commission's (ICC) authority to regulate railroad rates and practices deemed unjustly discriminatory or unreasonable. The author traces the development of the Elkins Act, examining its provisions, the debates surrounding its passage, and its impact on railroad regulation in the United States. By analyzing the act's historical context, the author sheds light on the ongoing efforts to balance the need for effective regulation with the promotion of fair competition and economic growth in the railroad industry. Ultimately, the book provides valuable insights into the evolution of government's role in regulating interstate commerce and safeguarding 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.