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The Advance in Freight Rates From June 30, 1899 to June 30, 1903: Being a Review of Senate Document No. 257 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Slason Thompson

 
9781334613562: The Advance in Freight Rates From June 30, 1899 to June 30, 1903: Being a Review of Senate Document No. 257 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the effectiveness of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in regulating the transportation industry. The author, an expert in the field, analyzes the ICC's history, structure, and practices, highlighting its efforts to balance the interests of companies and the public in the fast-changing landscape of American enterprise. The book delves into the ICC's role in shaping railway rates, its successes and failures in promoting competition, and its impact on the overall development of the transportation sector over a century. By examining the ICC's challenges and limitations, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of regulating a vital industry and its implications for the broader economy.

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