This possibility of a deflationary spiral in the future will exist unless we now plan and adopt an effective full employment program. II. THE FEDERAL PROGRAM DOMESTIC AFFAIRS. / 2. GENERAL POLICIES--IMMEDIATE AND LONG-RANGE: During the war, production for civilian use was limited by war needs and available manpower. Economic stabilization required measures to spread limited supplies equitably by rationing, price controls, increased taxes, savings bond campaigns, and credit controls.