Reading Room Document
Government Action with Respect to Aluminum Price Increases
The document is a memorandum discussing possible government action with respect to aluminum price increases. It outlines the structural economic defect in the aluminum industry and the challenges in reaching effective antitrust measures. The document also presents options for government action, including legislation for price controls, further antitrust legislation, sale of aluminum from stockpiles, and the use of substitute products in government contracts. The conclusions reached in the document suggest that there is no basis for future antitrust action, and it presents questions for review regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed government actions.
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