The Great Depression was a period of high unemployment, poverty, and deflation. When the United States entered World War II, the government increased spending, resulting in inflation and decreased unemployment. Which of these characterizes the period of increased government spending?

Contraction

Expansion

Peak

Trough

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The Great Depression was a period of high unemployment, poverty, and deflation. When the United States entered World War II, the government increased spending, resulting in inflation and decreased unemployment. Which of these characterizes the period of increased government spending?

Contraction

Expansion

Peak

Trough

anonymous · Answer

@ManImStumped

anonymous · Answer

I'm sure it's peak, since that's how they crashed after WWII, following a peak usually results in recession/depression