Show LIV I 1 NG COSTS EDT it NAT T i 41 WARS I 1 AND II 11 I 1 R C a MONTHS AFTER 1 wo ALO r WAR 11 I 1 HS I 1 J WORLD WAR 11 il C li AFTER TWO WARS following the trend odthe cost of 0 living tri n the united states alter after world wars I 1 and II 11 economists point out that in 1913 and 1919 prices rose spectacularly cost of commodities took but slight rises after worlo world war 11 II because of government price controls following demise of OPA prices rose sharply on some staples and articles this chart compares increases after both wars it Is based on the U S bureau of labor statistics consumers price index and covers goods and services vices in sl 34 large cities throughout the country |