Inflation dominates 1976 election mood says Harris
Louis Harris reports inflation as the top electoral issue in 1976 as Americans widen price concerns. Polls show 74 percent notice higher prices, Carter's economy ratings fall, and recession fears rise while unemployment concerns ease. Public favors modest wage gains with price control and tax penalties for high price hikes.
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Economists Propose Tax Incentives to Curb Inflation
Harris poll shows rising support for tax incentives to curb inflation. Okun of Brookings and Wallich of the Fed board are among advocates. Support grew from 56-21 percent in February to 68-22 percent in the latest Harris ABC News poll.
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Brookings Institution
Henry Wallich
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
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