Excerpt from Light on the Law: A Reference Book on the Act to Regulate Commerce
From a study of this mass Of varied information, those interested in an understanding of the Inter-state Commerce law will Obtain some help, while waiting for that full light in regard to the merits and defects of the law which can only be Obtained from experience of its practical working.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a reference work on the regulation of commerce, provides insights into an 1887 law that gave rise to the Interstate Commerce Commission. It includes the original Reagan Bill, Cullom Bill, debates on the Interstate Commerce Bill, and an interpretation of the law by the commission itself. The author's comprehensive analysis of various perspectives on the legal framework surrounding the regulation of common carriersā"railroad companiesā"reveals themes of fair competition, consumer protection, and the role of government in managing interstate commerce. The discussions of pooling, long and short hauls, and other topics provide historical context for modern debates on fair trade and the balance between private enterprise and public oversight in the transportation industry. The book illuminates the complexity of regulating commerce in the late 19th century and offers insights into the evolution of government's role in the economy. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332429943_0
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