Economics of the Construction Industry Report Released
The Division of Public Works and Construction Development, part of the Labor Department, released forthcoming economic findings. Prepared under Franklin T. Miller, the report outlines aims to stimulate national interest in construction to create buffer employment during postwar transitions.
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Division of Public Works
Construction Development, Information and Education Service
Department of Labor
Franklin T. Miller
Division of Public Works and Construction de
Information and Education Service
Inflation and Prices Postwar Construction boom report
The document argues wartime price inflation continued into reconstruction, with price levels likely to stay high. It cites expanded credit, limited gold flow, and renewed demand as drivers. It urges builders and officials to act now to sustain housing and industrial activity, noting wage stability and scarce goods favor continued consumption.
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Europe
Shea
Irving Wisher
Yale University
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Wildey's Store Receives Conflicting Ad Offers Last Week
A local store received two letters from sales firms detailing aggressive advertising tactics. The letters promise July as a banner month with exaggerated profits and discuss a supposed percentage commission. They compare regular vs sale prices, citing several items with inflated claims and urging scrutiny of promotional bargains.
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Building materials and credit squeeze hit 1978 output
Government restrictions and demand drop reduced the production of most building materials in 1978. The cut in supply forced plants to operate below normal capacity, increasing the strain on the construction sector and tightening the credit structure.
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