The Business of Railway Transportation: Traffic - Rates - Regulation - Softcover

The Business of Railway Transportation : Traffic - Rates - Regulation

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Business of Railway Transportation: Traffic - Rates - Regulation' offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic and operational complexities of the American railroad system during a pivotal era of industrial growth. Written by Lewis H. Haney, this work delves into the fundamental principles of railway traffic, the intricacies of rate-making, and the evolving landscape of government regulation. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the mechanics of freight and passenger movement, the competitive pressures of the transport market, and the legal frameworks established to manage these vital arteries of commerce.The book covers technical and economic topics such as classification, rate structures, and the functional impact of the Interstate Commerce Commission. With its focus on both the practical business of operating a railroad and the broader economic implications for the nation, this study remains a significant historical document for students of transportation history, industrial economics, and corporate management. It provides a detailed snapshot of how railroads functioned as the backbone of the world's infrastructure, addressing the persistent challenges of efficiency, public service, and financial stability within the transportation industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025325477

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