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Having a surplus of products was one of the main reasons that caused the Great Depression. Beginning in the 1920's, with Ford's invention of the assembly line, products began to be cheaper. Most could afford the products (which were marketed to the people for the first time in history, in which marketers tried to get people to buy things they did not need) and those who could not paid on credit. By the end of the 1920's, though, the objects being sold were things that lasted for a long time. People stopped buying and soon the industries were producing more than they sold, giving them a large profit/production cost in extreme misbalance. Stocks began to plummet due to this, and those who saw these profits plummeting ran to the banks, only to find the money they put in there was in turn put into the stocks and therefore was no longer there. The Stock Market than crashed and thousands of banks across the nation shut down, sparking the Great Depression.

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What threatend the economic good times of the 1920s?

The economic good times of the 1920s were threatened by several factors, including speculation in the stock market, rising consumer debt, and uneven wealth distribution. The overextension of credit and rampant stock market speculation led to a financial bubble, which ultimately burst in 1929. Additionally, agricultural overproduction and declining prices hurt farmers, contributing to economic instability. These elements culminated in the onset of the Great Depression, marking the end of the decade's prosperity.


Does buying goods from other countries hurt the economy?

No, the economy is built on trade and the circulation of money, by buying the goods you help the economy. By supporting a developing country's goods by buying them you help create demand for their industries and thus support their economy.


Does a downturn in the economy hurt all companies?

A downturn in the economy does not hurt all companies equally; some may even benefit. Industries such as discount retailers or essential services often see increased demand during economic slowdowns, while luxury brands and non-essential sectors typically suffer. Additionally, companies with strong financial reserves and adaptability can navigate downturns more effectively than those with weaker structures. Overall, the impact varies significantly based on the industry, business model, and management strategies.


Financially speaking what two things really hurt Germany and forced them into economic depression?

Two major factors that significantly hurt Germany financially and pushed it into economic depression were the heavy reparations imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I and the global Great Depression of the 1930s. The reparations burdened the economy, leading to hyperinflation in the early 1920s, which eroded savings and destabilized the currency. Subsequently, the Great Depression caused massive unemployment and further economic contraction, exacerbating the already dire financial situation. These factors collectively undermined Germany's economic stability and contributed to widespread hardship.


Are businesses hurt by competition?

no