Federal control of interstate corporations: a comprehensive guide to the debate and development of national regulation.
This collection examines early 20th‑century efforts to charter and regulate interstate business, outlining the arguments for and against federal incorporation and the growth of federal powers over trust and competition.
This volume gathers introductions, general discussions, and extensive articles on how federal authority could shape corporate structures, rates, and governance. It traces legislative milestones, court challenges, and the evolving view that national oversight might curb overcapitalization, monopolies, and varied state laws. The text highlights the push for a uniform, nationwide framework and the practical questions policymakers faced in implementing such reforms.
- Explains the premise and proposals behind federal incorporation and its potential benefits and drawbacks.
- Summarizes major debates, including objections about centralization and the effects on state sovereignty.
- Describes regulatory tools proposed for supervising interstate business, such as licensing and antitrust enforcement.
- Offers historical context for how public opinion, banking interests, and corporate strategies intersected with policy.
Ideal for readers interested in early American regulatory history, landmark trust cases, and the origins of nationwide corporate oversight.