The US government implemented wage and price controls during World War II because
A) there was a significant increase in the production of consumer goods.
B) there was a significant reduction in the production of consumer goods.
C) there was a major increase in demand by government for consumer goods.
D) consumer goods manufacturers were worried about falling prices of consumer goods.

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The US government implemented wage and price controls during World War II because there was a significant reduction in the production of consumer goods. The government needed to ensure that essential goods and services remained affordable for the public while also controlling inflation.

The US Government Implemented Wage and Price Controls During World