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Over production was just one of the many causes of the Great Depression. Industry and factories increased manufacturing and agricultural output, but wages did not keep pace for the consumers to purchase all that was produced or grown. Hence, inventories increased and agricultural income remained low. As inventories continued to grow, and as consumers did not spend, business began to cut back on production and workers were laid off. Since laid off workers could not spend money, over production produced a ripple effect throughout the economy.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoOver production played a role in causing the Great Depression because businesses were not cutting back on making products, however businesses were laying off workers. If a person is unemployed then he or she can not buy the products that are being mass produced. If the products were not getting bought then the businesses were laying off employee's. A circle or a chain reaction.
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Is overproduction a cause of the recession?
It was a cause of the depression, and probable the recession but I'm not sure
What is the Great Depression causes?
The Stock Market crash, structural weakness of the economy, overproduction, misdistribution of wealth and an international crisis contributed to the Great Depression in the United States.
What the was cause of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression refers to the economic downfall that took place before and during World War II. This was due to a severe lack of jobs and the crash of the stock market
Which fact is the BEST piece of supporting evidence that overproduction and falling prices was a cause of the Great Depression?
In 1920 a bushel of wheat sold for $2.94, in 1929 it sold for $1.00 and by 1932 a bushel sold for .30 cents.
Why was there an overproduction of consumer goods during the Great Depression?
People could afford to buy as many goods during the depression, and thus there was a much lower demand in relation to the supply of goods that was provided. This led to an overproduction of goods--too many were produced in relation to the amount that was demanded.
Is overproduction a cause of the recession?
It was a cause of the depression, and probable the recession but I'm not sure
Did the wall street crash cause the Great Depression?
no there were many other long term cause which helped cause the great depression. the wall street crash was a cataylst that sped up the depression. if the wall street crash never happened the long term cause would have cause the depression on their own eg overproduction, tariffs etc
What is the Great Depression causes?
The Stock Market crash, structural weakness of the economy, overproduction, misdistribution of wealth and an international crisis contributed to the Great Depression in the United States.
What is the great depression.?
The Stock Market crash, structural weakness of the economy, overproduction, misdistribution of wealth and an international crisis contributed to the Great Depression in the United States.
What was Hoover's response to overproduction?
he didn't necessarily have a response to overproduction. overproduction was just one of the many causes of the depression itself.
What the was cause of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression refers to the economic downfall that took place before and during World War II. This was due to a severe lack of jobs and the crash of the stock market
Which fact is the BEST piece of supporting evidence that overproduction and falling prices was a cause of the Great Depression?
In 1920 a bushel of wheat sold for $2.94, in 1929 it sold for $1.00 and by 1932 a bushel sold for .30 cents.
Why was there an overproduction of consumer goods during the Great Depression?
People could afford to buy as many goods during the depression, and thus there was a much lower demand in relation to the supply of goods that was provided. This led to an overproduction of goods--too many were produced in relation to the amount that was demanded.
What came first Great Depression or world war you?
WWI was a major cause of the Great Depression.
What was the main cause of the main cause of the great depression?
The main cause to the start of the great depression was the Wall Street Crash in 1929.
What caused overproduction?
Overproduction can cause competition for food, water, and shelter.
What was the main cause to the start of the Great Depression?
The main cause to the start of the great depression was the Wall Street Crash in 1929.
