Examine the political and economic issues of the 1920s and 1990s. Both of the time periods were periods of strong economic growth followed by a severe economic downturn. It has been argued that the periods were very similar to each other. Does this argument have merit? Why or why not?
consider and discuss issues such as:
1. Immigration
2. Imports and Exports
3. Technology
4. Government Policy (isolationism vs. globalization)
5. Trade Agreements
6. Stock Market Investment by the general public & speculation
7. Transportation
8. Mass Production
9. Consumerism and Cheap Credit
10. Housing
