Charles E. Wilson cited in: Ernest Dale (1950), Sources of economic information for collective bargaining. p. 36
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Costs of manufactured articles importantly depend on the cost of raw materials as well as labor, and the prices of many raw materials do not fluctuate directly with the labor cost of producing them.
— Charles Erwin Wilson
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About Charles Erwin Wilson
Charles Erwin Wilson (18 July 1890 – 26 September 1961) was an American engineer, businessman and politician. After working as the CEO of General Motors, he became the Secretary of Defense under President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
About Charles Erwin Wilson
Charles Erwin Wilson (18 July 1890 – 26 September 1961) was an American engineer, businessman and politician. After working as the CEO of General Motors, he became the Secretary of Defense under President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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