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12: The Great Depression Pt. 2 - The Depression

History of the Second World War

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The History of the American Economy

The role of government in the economy is still a hotly debated topic among American politicians. The Depression was an unprecedented point in history, so it's essentially impossible to properly compare it to any other event where a different governmental response was present. When making national economic policy changes, the economy does not just instantly change. A change that is made at one point may not be felt for months, years, decades.

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