Because of job, income, and wealth losses, consumers spent ... and the progressive tax system helped the Great Recession avoid becoming a colossal depression. But overlooked is Social Security ...

1941 for the Great Depression to completely end—America’s official entrance into World War II would spur even further productivity gains and job creation, including work for all sexes ...

The unemployment rate surged to over 25% as workers lost their jobs ... significant losses because they'd made too many bad loans. The stock market crash and the ensuing Great Depression from ...