Excerpt from State Railroad Commissions, and How They May Be Made Effective
This paper had its origin in a table, Showing the powers of State Railroad Commissions, appended to a thesis for the degree Of Master of Arts at the Uni versity of Michigan; and in a paper, read before the Political Science Association of the University in 1887, on the subject of Railroad Commissions.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the evolution of State Railroad Commissions from their inception in 1830 as advisory bodies to their prominence in the regulation of transportation by rail in the early 20th century. The author meticulously describes the commissions' origins, powers, and duties, highlighting the contrasting approaches of the Massachusetts and Illinois commissions, which shaped the development of two distinct regulatory models. The book also explores the interplay between state and federal regulation, culminating in the establishment of the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887. Through a detailed examination of primary sources, including commission reports and legislative debates, the author provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the historical development of railroad regulation in the United States. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334660696_0
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