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Economy

Coverage of economic trends, fiscal policy, taxes, and the financial issues affecting American families.

1,380 stories Updated Feb 24, 2026 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

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Revisiting The Great Depression – What Really Caused It?

Revisiting The Great Depression – What Really Caused It?

The causes of the Great Depression go beyond the 1929 crash, including Fed errors, tariffs, debt, and policy mistakes.

AMAC, Jeff Szymanski

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