The American economy had suffered economic downturns and slumps before, but the Great Depression was the worst in the country’s history. It affected more people and lasted much longer.

While the October 1929 stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, multiple factors turned it into a decade-long economic catastrophe. Overproduction, executive inaction, ill-timed tariffs ...

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed ...

The Great Recession from 2007-09 saw GDP fall 4.3%, the biggest drop since the Great Depression. Deregulation in the 2000s and excessive risk by banks were major causes of the financial crisis.

People needed a distraction to help them cope with the effects of the Depression so they turned ... The BBC was able to offer a great variety, including live theatre, news, music, plays and ...

The federal government under President Herbert Hoover was criticized for a lack of sweeping reforms early in the economic ...

Lead author Luwam Gebrekristos, MPH, PhD in Epidemiology student Adolescent mothers worldwide face a heightened risk of postpartum depression. In Kenya, 15 percent of girls give birth before turning ...

This blog post explores the story behind the photograph, the life of the woman depicted, and the lasting impact of this ...

The impact of the latest tariffs on the economy remains uncertain. However, economists say that the current economy is in a better position than it was during the Great Depression. While it's ...

President Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have unsettled both domestic and international markets, concerning investors and manufacturers. This emerging global trade war has raised ...