Recent Railroad Failures And Reorganizations (1918)

Recent Railroad Failures and Reorganizations is a historical account of the financial struggles and reorganizations of American railroads in the early 20th century. Written by Stuart Daggett and originally published in 1918, the book provides a detailed analysis of the causes and consequences of the failures of several major railroad companies, including the Northern Pacific, the Union Pacific, and the New York, New Haven and Hartford.Daggett explores the complex economic and political factors that contributed to these failures, including overexpansion, mismanagement, and government regulation. He also examines the various reorganization plans that were implemented in order to save these companies from bankruptcy, including the use of receiverships, mergers, and government intervention.The book is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of American railroads and the challenges faced by businesses in times of economic uncertainty. Daggett's detailed analysis and clear writing style make this book accessible to both scholars and general readers.From The Quarterly Journal Of Economics, May, 1918.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.