1960 General Motors Inflation Pamphlet GM Employee Economics Vintage Ephemera

1960 General Motors Inflation Pamphlet GM Employee Economics Vintage Ephemera

Original 1960 General Motors employee pamphlet titled “Let’s Stop Kidding Ourselves About Inflation.” Published for GM men and women by the Information Rack Service of the General Motors Personnel Staff.

This fascinating piece of mid-century corporate ephemera discusses inflation, government deficit spending, wages, borrowing, prices, and the declining purchasing power of the dollar. Illustrated throughout with period red-and-black cartoon graphics and memorable examples including the possibility of $1 cigarettes and a $1 ice cream soda.

Copyright 1960 by The Economics Press, Montclair, New Jersey. Back cover is marked IR-60-20 and “Litho in U.S.A.”

An unusual collectible for General Motors enthusiasts or collectors of mid-century Americana, economic history, corporate history, advertising and business ephemera.

Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age and handling wear. Includes creasing and fold lines, edge and corner wear, scattered spotting/toning, small stains and marks, and other signs of age. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.

Size:
Approximately 7.5" x 5.5"

Materials:
Printed paper

Colors:
Red, black, off-white


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