1940-1950

  • wartime production

    The us governments increased spending on wartime production helped stimulate the economy and pull the country out of the great depression
  • revenue act of 1942

    the act imposed the highest income taxation rates in american history, with the highest earners paying a 91% tax on some of their income
  • GI bill

    Provided veterans with education benefits, home loans, and unemployment compensation, stimulating the economy and increasing consumer spending.
  • employment act

    promoted employment, production, and purchasing power, laying the economic responsibility of economic stability on the government
  • post war consumer

    americans were eager to buy new goods after years of wartime rationing, driving production and economic growth- international economic development