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The Great Depression According to Milton Friedman
The author extends special thanks to Lawrence H. White and Ivan Pongracic, Sr., for their helpful comments. Few events in U.S. history can rival the Great Depression for its impact. The period from 1929 to 1941 saw fundamental changes in the landscape of American politics and economics, including such monumental events as America ‘s going [...]
1Sep2007 | Ivan Pongracic Jr. | 77 comments | Continued-
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