The Truth Behind OPA: A Look at Price Control and Inflation, 1946-06-30

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 31

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_31_0031

Scope and Contents

The letter addresses concerns about the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and its role in controlling prices during and after World War II. The writer criticizes OPA for its arbitrary control of prices, leading to black markets and inflation. The writer argues that OPA did not prevent inflation, but rather contributed to it. The letter also discusses the impact of price increases on various commodities and questions the effectiveness of OPA in maintaining a stable economy.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-30

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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