MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRICES, AUGUST 17-29TH, 1917 IBD

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This volume contains the 'Minutes of the Committee on Prices, August 17-29th, 1917,' documenting the activities of the United States Food Administration?s committee tasked with managing prices during World War I. These minutes offer a detailed look into the strategies and discussions surrounding price controls on essential goods during a critical period in American history. The Committee on Prices was instrumental in shaping the government?s approach to economic stabilization during the war, and these records provide valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of balancing market forces with wartime necessities.Researchers and historians will find this collection an invaluable resource for understanding the economic policies of the United States during World War I, as well as the role of government intervention in the marketplace. The minutes capture the debates, decisions, and rationales behind the price control measures implemented, shedding light on the broader economic and social impact of the war.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.