A Protest by a Member of the Commercial Exchange Against the Report of the Committee (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
Synopsis
A sharp look at how railroad policy shapes Philadelphia’s grain trade—and who bears the cost. A 19th-century merchant’s critique challenges a committee’s findings on grain trade decline and offers a practical, insurgent view of industry responsibility, competition, and reform. This edition presents the author’s arguments about the power of competition, the role of trunk lines, and what remedies might restore fairness to the market.
The book frames its discussion around questions merchants asked the Exchange, analyzes how policy choices affect prices and access, and traces the push-and-pull between different rail lines, ports, and storage facilities. It includes direct debates over differential rates, terminal charges, and the timing of elevator development, all set in the context of Philadelphia’s standing as a trade center.
What you’ll experience
- A detailed, merchant-led critique of the report on Decadence and its conclusions
- A historical look at how freight rates, terminal costs, and competition shaped trade
- Reflections on merchant responsibilities and the quest for fair, practical remedies
- Anecdotes about past efforts to reform procedures, finance, and market access
Ideal for readers of business history, trade policy, and economic history who want to understand how local markets wrestle with national transportation networks and the quest for competitive fairness.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book confronts the challenge of a perceived decline in Philadelphia's position as a grain trade center compared to other eastern ports. It contends that the commercial interests of the city are to blame, not the railroads, and must become more competitive in order to grow. The author explores the history of the Philadelphia grain trade in the context of national and international commerce, and the complex relationships within the city's business community, transportation networks, and political climate. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges to commercial development and opportunities for revitalization. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the role of business, particularly grain commerce, within the growth and development of capitalism in 19th century America. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334429330_0
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A Protest by a Member of the Commercial Exchange Against the Report of the Committee Appointed by Order of the Commercial Exchange to Inquire Into Trade of Philadelphia, and Remedies for Same
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A Protest by a Member of the Commercial Exchange Against the Report of the Committee Appointed by Order of the Commercial Exchange to Inquire Into Trade of Philadelphia, and Remedies for Same
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