Published Dec 1, 2008

Eric Rauchway on the Great Depresson and the New Deal

Economist Eric Rauchway delves into the Great Depression, dissecting Hoover's economic policies and the New Deal's influence on labor, finance, and future reforms. The episode provides insights into historical economic challenges and their modern implications, drawing parallels between past and present banking strategies.

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Eric Rauchway on the Great Depresson and the New Deal

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The New Deal's Impact

The Birth of the Mixed Economy

Managing Prices and Wages

Understanding Bank Lending

The Debt Flip

Roosevelt's Economic Measures

The Great Crash

Decline of Unionization

The Great Depression's Uncertain Solutions

Unemployment, Wages, and Bank Collapse

The Failure of New Deal Programs

Data and the Great Depression

Economics and Liberty

Global Capital Shift

Episode Highlights

Hoover's Economic Policies

Banking and Finance Strategies

New Deal's Impact

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Eric Rauchway on the Great Depresson and the New Deal

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Episode Highlights

Hoover's Economic PoliciesEric Rauchway discusses the complexities of the Great Depression and the New Deal, focusing on Hoover's policies and their limitations. He examines the impact of the Tariff Act and relief efforts, highlighting the challenges faced in stabilizing the economy.

Hoover's Economic Policies

Banking and Finance StrategiesThe discussion explores the parallels between bank recapitalization efforts during the Great Depression and modern financial crises. Eric Rauchway and Russ Roberts examine the role of data in shaping economic policy and understanding historical banking challenges.

Banking and Finance Strategies

New Deal's Impact

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