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In regards to '''interstate commerce''':

In regards to '''interstate commerce''':

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

*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>

*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 farmers, who lacked the shipment volume necessary to obtain more favorable rates. <ref>http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=49</ref>

==References==

==References==

[[Category:Commerce]]

[[Category:Commerce]]

[[Category:Rail transport]]

[[Category:Railroads]]