522 ED 284 INT
16 Sep 76
THE SOLUTION TO INFLATION
L. Ron Hubbard
EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE
LRH ED 284 INT 16 September 1976
To: ALL STAFF
ALL CONTINENTS
From: RON
Subject: THE SOLUTION TO INFLATION
For many years now our donations have remained at a set figure. In actual fact we
have not substantially changed our price list in a quarter of a century.
In that same period of time, the economy of the world has been the subject of inflation
repeatedly and continually. Money is worth less and less and buys less and less.
Inflation in the United States is approximately 9X for many commodities. In the
United Kingdom inflation is nearly three times as bad.
Wishing to give all possible service, we have not changed our set donation figures. Yet
the cost of furnishing those services has staggeringly increased.
This situation is working a great hardship on our staffs as individuals; it is reflected in
the sometimes poor image of an org's quarters. And it can and in some cases has influenced
the quality of delivery.
Therefore at this time, we have no choice but to adjust set donation figures. But to do
so suddenly would work great hardship on and deny those services to our public and parishioners.
Until a recent study was complete there was no solution other than a sudden and huge
price rise. Fortunately I have found a solution which avoids this.
Accordingly, henceforth, beginning at midnight 31 October 1976 the requested donations of all services, books, meters, courses and processing, will increase 5%.
On 30 November 1976 at midnight, all these prices will be increased 5% over October.
In the United Kingdom, however, where the level of donations was already only half
that of other parts of the world for each item and service, the increase will be 10% per month.
THE SOLUTION TO INFLATION
LRH ED 284 16.9.76
Thereafter, at midnight on the last day of each month, the expected donations will increase 5% over the past month.
The formula for calculating the price or donation for any month for any item or service
for any continent and any currency is simply to multiply the prices of the past month by 1.05
(1.10 for UK) and this will give the amounts for the following month.
Where any service or item is FULLY paid for in any month but not taken until some
later time. It will be delivered at the price paid for it.
In view of HCO P/L 26 June 1963, HCO P/L 31 Oct 1964 Issue II and HCO P/L 1
Sept 1965, Missions are bound not to charge less than orgs do, whereas they can charge more.
Thus Missions must also follow this procedure.
Saint Hills and Advanced Orgs must also follow this procedure.
For the moment the Flag Service Org does not have to follow this policy but may do
so at a later date.
All persons donating for services should be given the full reasons for this slight increase: so that our staffs can live, so that we can take better care of our buildings and so that
we can give better service.
L. RON HUBBARD
FOUNDER
for the
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
of the
CHURCHES OF SCIENTOLOGY
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NOTE: Through the period 3 July 1977 to 1 February 1981 there were several additions to this issue. As they applied only to prices for this time period, and are therefore not
lasting (timeless advices) they are not included in this pack.
