The Soviet government decided to effect currency reforms in Germany in order to stabilize the German economy and to help the Soviet Union gain control over the German economy. The reforms included introducing a new currency, the Deutsche Mark, and setting up a central bank to manage the currency. The reforms also included setting up a system of price controls and rationing to help ensure that the new currency was used properly. The reforms were intended to help the Soviet Union gain control over the German economy and to help stabilize the German economy.