The most famous depression in modern times, of course, was the one that began in a typical financial panic in 1929 and lasted until the advent of World War II. ... Here in this comparison, I will try to draw parallel between causes and responses to the "depression " in 1929-39 and today's "crunch ". ... If we make comparison in history of American economy the credit condition was never this much poor like they poor today except the period of Great Depression. Actually a lot of articles are arguing that today crisis almost similar to the crisis which took place in 1929-39 and sometimes eve...

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However, the Roaring Twenties marked the end of economic and social improvement for a long time, since the Wall Street Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression would hit in the next decade. ... By 1929, the United States had produced over 90% of the 32 million automobiles in the world. ... The economy suddenly plummeted in 1929 and started the Great Depression. ...

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