Getting the Great Depression (Almost) Right -- And Totally Wrong

Getting the Great Depression (Almost) Right -- And Totally Wrong

Author: Mises Institute March 14, 2024 Duration: 10:18
Few economists—even the free-market advocates—understand what caused the Great Depression. No, the Fed didn’t cause the Depression by failing to inflate the currency. Instead, it was the Fed’s inflation that led to the disastrous early events.Original Article: Getting the Great Depression (Almost) Right -- And Totally Wrong  

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