ISBN: 9781334474798 - the practical working and results of the inter-state commerce act (classic reprint) (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 origins and multifaceted effects of the Interstate Commerce Act, a law born out of the rapid growth of rail transportation in the post-Civil War era. The author argues that its passage was primarily influenced by the complaints of shippers who alleged that railroads were abusing their dominance by overcharging and discriminating between customers. However, the author contends that the law, in its attempt to address these concerns, overreached and placed excessive control over the railroads in the hands of government commissioners, leading to unintended consequences and inefficiencies. The author concludes that the Act's legacy is one of good intentions with mixed results and that it serves as a cautionary tale about the government's role in regulating complex industries. 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.…