False Dawn by George Selgin

The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933–1947

False Dawn examines the U.S. recovery from the Great Depression, arguing that many New Deal policies unintentionally prolonged high unemployment. Drawing on contemporary sources and economic-historical research, Selgin separates the New Deal’s missteps from effective measures and traces how the country ultimately overcame mass unemployment, offering lessons for future recessions.

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Published
2025
Nationality
American
Length
Moderate
Pages
384
Original Language
English
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