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During the second world war, greedy American store owners were inflating the prices on things that were in "short supply" to increase their profits. The Office of Price Administration was given the job of controlling retail prices to prevent un-fair prices in stores. They set a maximum price for each of a list of 40 basic items, so that store owners couldn't cheat people. Jim Bunting.
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Who did the office of price administration targeted during world war 2?
the jews
When was Office of Price Administration created?
WWII Office that installs price controls on essential items to prevent inflation
Why was The Office of Price Administration designed?
Franklin Roosevelt
Who created office of price administration?
Franklin Roosevelt
Was the Office of Price Administration created to stabilize both wage and price?
yes
What was created to stabilize both wages and prices?
Office of Price Administration
Who create the office of price administration?
Franklin Roosevelt
What does o p a in world war 2 mean?
Office of Price Administration
What was Created by congress to fight inflation?
The Office of Price Administration was created by Congress to fight the threat of inflation. The Office was created by Executive Order 8875 on August 28, 1941, to establish price controls and rent after the outbreak of World War II.
What was the ration group of World War 2 called?
The Office of Price Administration--OPA
What was established to set the maximum prices that could be charged on consumer goods?
Office of price administration
What was the Ration group of World War 2?
The ration group of WWII was the Office of Price Administration (OPA).
