Macroeconomics

The “New Deal” measures introduced in 1933 and 1934 to end the depress

The “New Deal” measures introduced in 1933 and 1934 to end the depression (a) brought about almost complete recovery by the mid-1930s. (b) were not completely successful in ending the Depression, which lasted until the beginning of World War II. (c) actually interfered with recovery, and the Depression worsened in the mid-1930s. (d) were not […]

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Date: September 10th, 2020

In 1938, another Agricultural Adjustment Act was passed. The error of

In 1938, another Agricultural Adjustment Act was passed. The error of the 1933 Act was now avoided. What had that error been? (a) Acreage allotments (b) Combining provisions for conservation with subsidies (c) Imposition of specific taxes on food processors (d) Excessive delegation of power   ANSWER (c)

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Date: September 10th, 2020