The Role of the United States Postal Service in Public Safety and Security Implications of Relaxing the Mailbox Monopoly

The Role of the United States Postal Service in Public Safety and Security Implications of Relaxing the Mailbox Monopoly

The United States Postal Service has long held a statutory monopoly to deliver mail to mailboxes (known as the Mailbox Rule). Critics have argued against the Mailbox Rule on anti-monopoly and property rights grounds. But relaxing the Mailbox Rule may affect public safety and security. This study ass...

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Main Author: Davis, Lois M. (auth)
Other Authors: Pollard, Michael (auth), Goulka, Jeremiah (auth), Mack, Katherine (auth), Lundberg, Russell (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2008
Subjects:
Economics
Political economy
Public administration
Business
Political Science
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Summary:The United States Postal Service has long held a statutory monopoly to deliver mail to mailboxes (known as the Mailbox Rule). Critics have argued against the Mailbox Rule on anti-monopoly and property rights grounds. But relaxing the Mailbox Rule may affect public safety and security. This study assesses the public safety concerns of relaxing the Mailbox Rule and makes recommendations to address these concerns.
ISBN:MG800USPS
9780833046604
9780833046154
Access:Open Access

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