The group that fixes rates and regulates the railroads is called the ICC.
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Because of a long legal process and resistance from the railroads, until 1897, when Supreme Court ruled that it could not set maximum railroad rates.
The interstate commerce commission was established to regulate railroads. It was meant to eliminate rate discrimination and make sure fair rates were being used.
The interest rates and the amount of money have been controlled by the economy rates since 1913.
Railroad companies used a range of methods to limit competition. One common tactic was the establishment of exclusive agreements with shipping and manufacturing companies, tying them to their rail services. Railroads also engaged in predatory pricing, undercutting competitors' rates to drive them out of business. Additionally, they formed trusts and cartels to control prices and divide up territories, preventing new companies from entering the market.
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