Applications, Answers And Statements Concerning The So Called Pittsburgh Basing Point For Steel (1919)

By Federal Trade Commission and U. S. Federal Trade Commission

Book Overview

""Applications, Answers And Statements Concerning The So Called Pittsburgh Basing Point For Steel"" is a book published by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in 1919. The book contains a compilation of documents, including applications, answers, and statements, related to the Pittsburgh Basing Point for Steel. The Pittsburgh Basing Point was a system established by the steel industry in which prices for steel products were set based on the cost of production in Pittsburgh. This system was criticized for being anti-competitive and leading to higher prices for consumers. The documents in the book provide insight into the debate surrounding the Pittsburgh Basing Point and the efforts of the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and regulate the steel industry. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the steel industry and the role of government in regulating business practices.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120157056
• ISBN13: 9781120157058
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"