Governmental Regulation of Railroads: An Address (1884)

""Governmental Regulation of Railroads: An Address"" is a book written by Basil Wilson Duke in 1884. The book discusses the issue of governmental regulation of railroads and the impact it has on the economy and society. Duke argues that while some regulation is necessary to ensure safety and fair competition, excessive regulation can stifle innovation and growth in the industry. He also discusses the role of the government in setting rates and how this can affect the profitability of railroad companies. Overall, the book provides a historical perspective on the regulation of railroads in the United States and the debates surrounding it during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.