Economic

History of the American Economy

CSUN – Economics 175

Written Assignment (10% of your overall grade)

Please provide a comprehensive answer to the following two questions:

1) Which were the main causes of the Great Depression?

2) Why did the Great Depression last so long?

Indications:

· To answer these questions, please start with our textbook information and then use at least one more reputable source for your research.

· Please use the bibliographic information recommended by the Modern Language Association (MLA).

· When typing your report use Font 12, Double Space, and Normal Margins

· Length: at least five pages.

· Due date: The day of your final exam.

· I will not accept papers over the Internet

· I will not accept paper after the Final exam.

· Answer the questions separately.

Guillermo Cruz

Professor of Economics