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History 7: The Great Depression, the New Deal and how it changed our economy

Planet Money Summer School

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The Shift from the Gold Standard and its Impact on the Economy

This chapter examines the key economic shifts following the end of the gold standard, emphasizing the flexibility governments gained in creating money. It also addresses the impact of these changes on the American workforce and the need for workers to advocate for their rights amid government efforts to stimulate the economy.

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