Arnold Kling

Amtrak

Arnold Kling, Great Questions of Economics
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Amtrak is trying to railroad Congress into appropriating $1.2 billion in subsidy funding.

an appropriation below this level will require the elimination of unprofitable long-distance service as early as October 1, 2002.

Discussion Question. What is the public policy purpose in subsidizing long-distance train travel?

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