The Great Depression Lasted Longer and Was Deeper Than the Average

question 107

Multiple Choice

The Great Depression lasted longer and was deeper than the average recession,in part,because

• A) the government increased the money supply and reduced interest rates.
• B) the government reduced tax rates and increased spending.
• C) stock prices increased during the Great Depression.
• D) there was a stock market crash at the beginning of the depression.
• E) the government reduced barriers to trade.

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