How would Robert Merton describe the intended beneficial consequences of Franklin D Roosevelt's New Deal program that raised the standard of living for millions of Americans in the 1930s?

Answer 1

Manifest Function

Answer 2

Robert Merton would describe the intended beneficial consequences of Franklin D Roosevelt's New Deal program as "manifest functions". These are the consciously intended and recognized positive outcomes, such as creating job opportunities, stimulating economic growth, and improving the standard of living for millions of Americans during the Great Depression. Merton would view these as the intended consequences of the program.