Railway Freight Rates and Pooling, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate Commerce, United States Senate - Softcover
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Railway freight rates and pooling in the early 1900s A Senate hearing excerpt that explains proposed reforms to the Interstate Commerce Commission and how rail carriers price and manage traffic.
This edition frames the debate around the Elkins and Nelson bills, the role of the Commission, and the legal tools used to enforce fair rates. It also shows how testimony from business and transportation interests shaped the public record on competition, pooling, and regulatory power.
- Key bills and proposed amendments that sought to expand or refine the Commission’s jurisdiction over rates and practices
- Discussion of how carriers might cooperatively set or divide traffic and earnings, and how such contracts would be reviewed
- Mechanisms for court review, enforcement, and remedies when orders are not observed
- Observations about discrimination, rates, and the broader goal of fair, uniform pricing
Ideal for readers of policy history, transportation regulation, and early 20th‑century American governance.
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333239732_0
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