9781332341894 - The Atlantic Port Differentials: The Important and Official Documents, Pertaining to the Adjustment of Freight Rates Between the West and the North Atlantic Ports 1... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of a policy known as "differential rates" between the port cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Differential rates were initially applied to freight rates in the 1870s to combat competition between the cities. The author provides an in-depth look at the concept and its evolution, particularly as it relates to the transportation of grain. The discussion draws heavily on data from the late 19th century, including statistics and reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission and other sources. The author argues that differential rates have generally reflected the relative transportation advantages and disadvantages of the different ports and their related infrastructure. In this way, differential rates have historically been a reflection of market forces, and attempts to manipulate them have generally been unsuccessful. 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.