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When Uncle Sam owned banks and factories

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Role of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation During the Great Depression

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation during the Great Depression, detailing its initial efforts to stabilize banks and subsequent investments in key industries. It highlights the RFC's evolution through its three phases in response to the deepening economic crisis.

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