Combinations Their Uses And Abuses, With A History Of The Standard Oil Trust (1888)

Combinations: Their Uses And Abuses, With A History Of The Standard Oil Trust is a book written by Samuel Calvin Tait Dodd in 1888. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the concept of combinations, their uses, and their abuses. It also includes a detailed history of the Standard Oil Trust, which was one of the most controversial and powerful monopolies of the time.The book begins by defining what a combination is and how it can be used to benefit society. Dodd then goes on to discuss the different types of combinations, such as trusts, monopolies, and cartels, and their effects on the economy and competition.The second part of the book is dedicated to the history of the Standard Oil Trust, which was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1870. Dodd provides a detailed account of how the trust was formed, how it grew to dominate the oil industry, and how it used its power to crush competition and control prices.Throughout the book, Dodd argues that while combinations can be beneficial to society, they can also be harmful if they are allowed to become too powerful and monopolistic. He calls for greater regulation and oversight of these organizations to ensure that they serve the public interest and do not abuse their power.Overall, Combinations: Their Uses And Abuses, With A History Of The Standard Oil Trust is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of corporate power and the struggle to regulate it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of business and economics.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.