Government Ownership of Railroads, and War Taxation
1918
Published in 1918, 'Government Ownership of Railroads, and War Taxation' by Otto H. Kahn is a critical address that examines the implications of government control over railroads and taxation during World War I. Kahn argues that excessive regulation stifles economic growth and efficiency, using metaphors to illustrate the detrimental parent-child dynamic between the government and the railroad industry. He critiques the war taxation system for unfairly burdening businesses and advocates for a balanced tax structure to promote economic equity and growth, drawing on historical examples from Europe to support his claims.
