Question

Overproduction of goods
Reduced business regulations
The installment plan
Buying on margin
A)
Match each economic practice of the 1920s with its consequence during the Great Depression.
(2 points)
Allowed corporations to greatly increase  their profits.  Led to an increase in widespread consumer debt.
 Caused business profits to drop sharply.  Fueled the stock market crash when prices fell.

Answer 1

Overproduction of goods → Caused business profits to drop sharply.

Reduced business regulations → Allowed corporations to greatly increase their profits.

The installment plan → Led to an increase in widespread consumer debt.

Buying on margin → Fueled the stock market crash when prices fell.