The Great Depression Lasted Longer and Was Deeper Than the Average

question 128

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the government raised taxes and did not allow the money supply to increase.
• B) the government reduced barriers to trade.
• C) the government reduced tax rates and increased spending.
• D) consumer sentiment and spending both increased.
• E) the unemployment rate remained very low.

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