Horace Greeley Wadlin and the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor offer a detailed examination of the economic factors affecting markets, transportation, imports, exports, and competition during the late 19th century. From the impact of railroads to the role of government regulation, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the complex workings of the American economy. This is an essential read for anyone interested in economic history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.