Regulation of Railways: Including a Discussion of Government, Ownership Versus Government Control (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel O. Dunn

9780265232057: Regulation of Railways: Including a Discussion of Government, Ownership Versus Government Control (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265232058 ISBN 13: 9780265232057

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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A clear look at how railways are regulated and who should own them

This book examines the big questions behind railway regulation in the United States and why government involvement has grown during war and peace. It weighs private ownership against government control and explains the ideas behind central management, rate setting, and securities. The discussion covers historical debates, policy proposals, and practical tensions facing regulators, owners, and workers.

From the rise of a federal “Railroads’ War Board” to the debates over rates, valuation, and the future of ownership, the text lays out the arguments with careful analysis. It examines how regulation aims to protect the public while keeping railways solvent and productive, and it questions whether private or public management best serves national needs.

Understand the competing goals of regulation, ownership, and management in rail transport
Learn how wartime pressures changed the balance between public policy and private enterprise
Explore how rates, securities, and valuation influence investment and service
See examples of policy debates across different states and historical periods

Ideal for readers of business history, public policy, or transportation history who want a grounded look at how railways are regulated and governed.

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