Railways and Their Rates: With an Appendix on the British Canal Problem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin A. Pratt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656887605 ISBN 13: 9780656887606

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how transport costs shape national policy and business decisions.

This work analyzes whether reviving canals or favoring railways truly lowers prices for traders, and what that means for governments, companies, and everyday shipments.

The author reviews historical and international comparisons to explain why rail and canal networks cannot be treated as simple substitutes. You’ll see how policy, finance, and competition influence rates, efficiency, and the choice of transport routes.

• Clear explanations of how freight rates are set and how they affect trade decisions.
• Concrete examples from railway and canal debates, including local and national concerns.
• Discussion of costs, incentives, and alternative policies to improve transport efficiency.
• How different regions and industries respond to rate policies and infrastructure choices.

Ideal for readers of economic and transportation history who want a grounded look at how policy and markets interact in moving goods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656887605
• ISBN 13: 9780656887606
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 385