why did the national recovery act fail
The National Recovery Act (NRA) failed largely because. 1  businesses resisted regulation by the agency. 2  it required too much self-sacrifice on the part of industry, labor, and the public. 3  Harold Ickes, the head of the agency, proved to be an incompetent administrator.he National Recovery Act (NRA) failed largely because. 1  businesses resisted regulation by the agency. 2  it required too much self-sacrifice on the part of industry, labor, and the public. 3  Harold Ickes, the head of the agency, proved to be an incompetent administrator.