Which New Deal policy aimed to stabilize prices and wages in line with Keynesian ideas?
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Correct answer: National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)
The NIRA sought to regulate industry by setting wages and prices. This intervention was consistent with Keynesian ideas of managing economic activity to prevent collapse.
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