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It is a pleasure to record grateful acknowledgment of indebtedness to Mr. H. L. Caverly, my colleague in the Depart ment Of Economics at the University of Michigan, for valuable assistance in the preparation of this work. His painstaking and intelligent efforts have contributed substantially to what ever merit this study may possess.
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It is a pleasure to record grateful acknowledgment of indebtedness to Mr. H. L. Caverly, my colleague in the Depart ment Of Economics at the University of Michigan, for valuable assistance in the preparation of this work. His painstaking and intelligent efforts have contributed substantially to what ever merit this study may possess.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The object of this book is to provide for the intelligent citizen - including the large inarticulate public, as well as the student, the publicist, the legislator, the business man, the shipper, and the railroad security holder, executive, and employee - an analysis of the American railroad problem as it presents itself to-day. Of all the great current social and economic questions, it is doubtful whether any domestic problem is as significant or far-reaching, from the standpoint of the general welfare, as the problem of the railroads. Not only is every citizen vitally concerned in its satisfactory adjustment, but the degree of success which crowns the joint efforts of private enterprise and government activity in its solution will constitute the most convincing test of the efficacy of our democratic institutions in meeting the dominant tasks of this generation. At every point, therefore, the essential issues must be conceived in terms of their public bearing, and each measure designed to adjust conflicting claims must be assessed with reference to the common good. A great complexity of interests is involved. Even when reduced to most general categories, they comprehend those of the users of the transportation service, of the owners of the railroad properties, and of the employees engaged in the performance of transportation tasks. While each of these interests must be adequately safeguarded, the public stake in the proper functioning of the transportation industry transcends them all. "Justice," once wrote Dean Roscoe Pound, "is the ideal compromise between the activities of each and the activities of all in a crowded world."
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the complexities of the American railroad system in the early 20th century, a time of great change and upheaval for the nation's economy. The author, a keen observer of economic trends and public policy, delves into the historical context of railroad development in the United States, highlighting the impact of early financial speculation and the rise of government regulation. The book then explores the critical role that railroads played during World War I, a period that witnessed unprecedented strain on the transportation system and ultimately led to the federal government's temporary control of the railroads. The author meticulously analyzes the challenges and successes of this government intervention, setting the stage for a discussion of the vital questions that arose as the nation grappled with the transition from war to peace. The book then presents a nuanced examination of the debate surrounding railroad nationalization, the need for unified operations, and the complexities of regulating rates, financing, and labor relations within the industry. The author ultimately argues that the fate of the American railroad system hinges on a delicate balance between the needs of the railroads themselves, the demands of the public, and the aspirations of a nation striving to establish a more equitable and efficient economic order. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331728085_0
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