The Scheme in Prosperity and Recession, 1936-39
Abstract
Throughout the second half of 1935 stocks were falling steadily. For 1936 the I.R.R.C. planned a further stock reduction of at least 100,000 tons. The exportable release was fixed at 60 per cent, for the first half of the year. The price rose only slightly, and fluctuated around https://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"> 7 1 4 d . − 7 1 2 d . throughout the early months of the year. Absorption was rising satisfactorily and observers were disappointed by the absence of market response to the favourable and improving statistical position.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Political and Economic history of UK and US
Historical Economic and Social Studies
Agricultural economics and policies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 124–137
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter