Money's Worth and the Tight Money Bafflegab
Column by Sylvia Porter analyzes how the Federal Reserve's tight money policy seeks to curb inflation by limiting credit and demand. It notes wage-driven cost-push inflation remains a risk and criticizes the uneven impact on housing buyers, small businesses, and municipalities while urging broader fiscal restraint as an adjunct to monetary policy.
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Federal Reserve signals restraint without tax limits
The Fed warns that without tax and spending controls the economy risks imbalance. It urges tight money policies to curb inflation and support financial stability amid uncertain fiscal conditions.
New York Liquor Law Won’t Hike Monopoly Whisky Prices
Reports say New York State Liquor Authority affirmations may force price alignment with other states. Distillers challenged the law arguing constitutional issues and differences in local cost, while proponents foresee only minor shifts in whisky prices.
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The State Liquor Authority has ordered wholesalers to provide price affirmations. The measure aims to ensure compliance with pricing rules and to document verified prices, prompting scrutiny of supplier practices and potential reforms in September.
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