Construction Halts Nationwide
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Construction Halts Nationwide delves into the United States' drastic construction industry collapse during the Great Depression, revealing its critical role in exacerbating the economic crisis. By 1933, building activity plummeted by 80%, illustrating the severe impact of financial policies and economic downturns on a crucial sector. The book uniquely connects this collapse to broader socio-economic consequences such as widespread unemployment and housing shortages, arguing that the construction downturn was not merely a symptom but a significant driver of the Depression. The book explores the anatomy of the construction industry, the impact of financial policies, and the resulting socio-economic issues, providing a comprehensive understanding of the crisis. It examines pre-Depression speculative booms, government responses, and the effects on employment and housing. Using primary sources and econometric data, Construction Halts Nationwide offers a rigorous, evidence-based perspective, highlighting how investment regulation and economic policies influenced the construction market and subsequently the US economy. Proceeding logically, the book first establishes the scale and immediate effects of the construction decline before analyzing underlying causes, such as banking practices and government missteps. Subsequent chapters focus on the social and economic consequences, concluding with lessons for preventing future construction-led economic catastrophes. This approach offers valuable insights for economists, historians, and policymakers seeking to understand and prevent similar crises.
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