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When Uncle Sam owned banks and factories

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Government Intervention During the Great Depression

This chapter examines the establishment of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) and its pivotal role in providing emergency credit during the Great Depression. It highlights key figures like Jesse Jones and discusses the significant shift in governmental involvement in the economy during this crisis.

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