Deregulation Hurdles Persist In Trucking Hearings
Cambridge officials report the Motor Carrier Ratemaking Study Commission is hearing views on whether antitrust immunity should be retained for rate bureaus. The panel, created by the 1980 deregulation law, will advise Congress and the President by January 1, 1983. Industry leaders argue to keep bureaus and collective rate making, claiming stability and efficiency despite excess capacity and rising bankruptcies amid the recession.
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Motor Carier Ratemaking Study Commision
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Riley
Deregulation views clash at Cambridge hearings on carriers
Regulators and academics debate deregulation as a path to lower prices and stronger competition. Sen Kennedy and Prof Kahn advocate loosening controls, citing trucking industry gains and wage trends. Northeastern’s Lieb supports decisive action one way or the other. Staff predictions hint at continued antitrust immunity for the carriers.
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Alfred E. Kahn
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Tion
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Kahn
Teamsters
Robert C. Lieb
Northeastern University College of Business Administration
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