Price Control and Subsidies: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C., 1946-06-30

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0006

Scope and Contents

Mr. Edmonds wrote a letter to Representative George Schwabe discussing his concerns about the impact of the discontinuation of OPA legislation on prices of dairy products and rent. He shared his personal experiences regarding increased prices and questioned the effectiveness of planned economy. Representative Schwabe responded, providing information on OPA, subsidies, inflation, and the impact of bureaucratic control on the economy. He also expressed his views on rent control and the importance of allowing the laws of supply and demand to operate freely.

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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