The Railroad Question / A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses

A comprehensive historical and practical survey examines the development of transportation and railways, their rise in the United States, and the emergence of monopoly, financial abuses, and political influence. It traces technical and institutional history, analyzes stock and bond inflation, combinations, and rate-setting, and reviews legislation including state and federal measures. The author assesses proposals for public control versus private ownership and offers remedies and regulatory reforms, illustrated with state-level examples, literature reviews, and statistical appendices. The work emphasizes balancing commercial growth with government oversight to secure equitable access and prevent speculative exploitation.