Difference between revisions of "Interstate commerce"
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In regards to '''interstate commerce''': | In regards to '''interstate commerce''': | ||
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| − | *The [[railroad]] [[monopolies]] had the power to set prices, exclude competitors, and control the [[market]] in several [[geographic]] areas. Although there was competition among railroads for long-haul routes, there was none for short-haul runs. Railroads discriminated in the prices they charged to [[passenger]]s and [[shipper]]s in different localities by providing | + | *The [[railroad]] [[monopolies]] had the power to set prices, exclude competitors, and control the [[market]] in several [[geographic]] areas. Although there was competition among railroads for long-haul routes, there was none for short-haul runs. Railroads discriminated in the prices they charged to [[passenger]]s and [[shipper]]s in different localities by providing [[rebate]]s to large shippers or buyers. These practices were especially harmful to [[American]] [[farmer]]s, who lacked the shipment volume necessary to obtain more favorable rates. <ref>http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=49</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:27, October 31, 2008
In regards to interstate commerce:
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- The railroad monopolies had the power to set prices, exclude competitors, and control the market in several geographic areas. Although there was competition among railroads for long-haul routes, there was none for short-haul runs. Railroads discriminated in the prices they charged to passengers and shippers in different localities by providing rebates to large shippers or buyers. These practices were especially harmful to American farmers, who lacked the shipment volume necessary to obtain more favorable rates. [1]
