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The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s. [1] It was the longest, most widespread, and deepest depression of the 20th century, and is used in the 21st century as an example of how far the world's economy can decline. [2] The depression originated in the United States, triggered by the stock market crash of October 29, 1929 (known as Black Tuesday), but quickly spread to almost every country in the world. [1]The Great Depression had devastating effects in virtually every country, rich and poor. Personal income, tax revenue, profits and prices dropped, and international trade plunged by half to two-thirds. Unemployment in the United States rose to 25%, and in some countries rose as high as 33%.[3] Cities all around the world were hit hard, especially those dependent on heavy industry. Construction was virtually halted in many countries. Farming and rural areas suffered as crop prices fell by approximately 60 percent.[4][5][6] Facing plummeting demand with few alternate sources of jobs, areas dependent on primary sector industries such as cash cropping, mining and logging suffered the most.[7] Countries started to recover by the mid-1930s, but in many countries the negative effects of the Great Depression lasted until the start of World War II.[8] Historians most often attribute the start of the Great Depression to the sudden and total collapse of US stock market prices on October 29th, 1929, known as Black Tuesday.[1] However, some dispute this conclusion, and see the stock crash as a symptom, rather than a cause of the Great Depression.[9][3] Even after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, optimism persisted for some time; John D. Rockefeller said that "These are days when many are discouraged. In the 93 years of my life, depressions have come and gone. Prosperity has always returned and will again."[10] The stock market turned upward in early 1930, returning to early 1929 levels by April, though still almost 30% below the peak of September 1929.[11] Together, government and business actually spent more in the first half of 1930 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. But consumers, many of whom had suffered severe losses in the stock market the previous year, cut back their expenditures by ten percent, and a severe drought ravaged the agricultural heartland of the USA beginning in the summer of 1930.
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1. Terapija For The Cure Of Multiple Diseases And Problems
November 05, 2009
We are living in global village. The pace of our lives has been increased. We are living extensively busy and hectic lives, which have resulted in tension and stress in our minds and body. There are several diseases, with which people are fighting. Stress, anxiety, depression and other diseases, related to our nervous system, have really brought in great disturbances in our daily routine lives. We need to understand the importance of curing these diseases, as on leaving them untreated, they can become serious and chronicle. Medications for various diseases have always been quite effective, but... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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2. Going To The Movies
November 05, 2009
If you have ever watched an old movie you will have noticed actors had to be very versatile in those days. They had to sing, dance and act. Especially movies made during WW1, WW2 and the Great Depression. Musicals were predominant in those days. Movie makers wanted to cheer up the people and what better way than to make a joyous picture show filled with singing and dancing. There has not been a really good musical made since "Grease" in 1978. Although, some people did really enjoy the "High School Musical" movies, they were not as popular as "Grease."
Not everyone appreciates the effort t... (read more)
Author: Bryon Zirker
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3. Dealing With Our Financial Situation
November 05, 2009
Consumers are facing the hardest financial situation since the Great Depression, but there is still hope. There are programs to help consumers recover from these troubling times. These programs are aimed at relieving debt by the consumer, and lessoning the loss to the lender from non-payment. Never in history has the consumer had so many options established to assist recover from financial hardship, while continuing to live the lifestyle they have become accustomed to.
But, the problem is that the majority of these consumers do not know what programs are available to them, or what the pro... (read more)
Author: Thad Collins
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4. Obama's Stimulus Package Is Working: Keynesian Economics Works
November 02, 2009
In October 1929 the stock market crashed, making obvious the problems that caused the Great Depression. ?This market crash of 1929 may be the worst economic crisis in American history.
In September 2008 The worst liquidity crisis unfolded over a weekend: Lehman Brothers heads for bankruptcy, AIG begs for survival, Bank of America swallows Merrill Lynch, and all hell breaks loose.
But will the financial crisis send the economy on a spiral downward? Will a Great Depression follow?
Economic history shows that two of the main causes of the Great Depression were: Lack of liquidity ... (read more)
Author: marciano guerrero
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5. Things Looking up for 2010 Electronic Parts Sales
November 01, 2009
Now that we are into the fourth quarter of 2009, the end of the year cannot come quick enough for most of us. The end of 2009 will mean we can put what has been labeled the worst economic downturn since the great depression behind us and look forward to better things in 2010. 2009 will be remembered as being the year the world got turned on its head economically and opened everyone’s eyes showing us that the global economy is as fragile as ever, probably even more so due to globalization.
The electronics industry has especially been hard hit with consumers not spending their hard earned... (read more)
Author: J Ferguson
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6. Significance - Enough To Live For
October 31, 2009
The Days of Martini Lunches, Sky?s Limit Expense Accounts and European Vacations Have Been Over For Some Time Now. folks all over the globe are either Surviving, Stabalizing, Succeeding or living a life of Significance.
Survival
We are living in a world of uncertainty. The unemployment rate is the highest it?s been since the Great Depression of the 1920?s and we haven?t seen the worst of it yet. Home foreclosures are at an all time high and mark my word, you havent seen anything yet, there is more to come.
When times like this hit, people go into survival mode, at least the sm... (read more)
Author: Josh Boxer
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7. Discover Help for Post Partum Depression
October 31, 2009
If you’re like me, you have probably heard about many of the wonderful benefits there are to be gained through the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements, but very little is mentioned about its effectiveness in treating post partum depression. Depression is something that affects a great many women after the birth of their child, and there is very little that can be done about it except for prescribing questionable prescription drugs.
Although omega-3 fatty acids have been proven effective in treating a wealth of mood altering mental disorders most doctors will not recommend it as a treat... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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8. Tips to Sell Your House in Today's Market
October 31, 2009
We have talked to sellers who want to sell their house. All too often, they base their asking price on yesterday's market. Yesterday's market of escalating property values is over. You have heard the reports on television, in the newspapers, and on the Internet. We are in one of the worst markets in history. We have read a report that things haven't been this bad since the Great Depression. Keep in mind the first buyers want to buy your house at the best price from the start. So here is what you can do to make sure your house doesn't sit on the market for months:
Tip #1 - Be sensible abo... (read more)
Author: Richard Woodfork
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9. Billy Crystal Show Give Reason For Laughing
October 29, 2009
Nobody is unaware with the name of Billy Crystal who is a very well known comedian. From his childhood, he had started out his performance which was awesome. This is the reason; Billy Crystal tickets are decreasing day by day. This is the show, which nobody wants to miss at any cost because it gives people reason to laugh. We are living in a much tensed era where depression and anxiety are on peak. In every house, you will find people who are suffering from depression and in everyone people’s life; you will obtain great anger and sadness. In order to reduce these terrible situations, Billy Cry... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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