Title: Problems in price control: pricing techniques,
Authors: Benes, Robert J.; Franck, Peter G.; United States.; United States.
Publisher: U.S. Govt. Print. Off.,
Year: 1947
Subjects: United States.; Price regulation United States.
Abstract: This volume brings together studies of the OPA's techniques of price control during the war period and immediately thereafter. It is a collection of essays describing representative samples of the crucial problems faced in establishing control techniques. It includes an account of the formulation of the General Maximum Price Regulation, the technique of 'freezing' prices on a base date and period, formula pricing, margin control pricing for retailers and wholesalers, and pricing based on area and/or zone of the country.