Story: Spending in the economy

1930s depression

This excerpt from 1973 television documentary The years back highlights people’s differing experience of the 1930s depression. For many of those who stayed in work, spending (and enjoyment of social events) continued relatively undisturbed.

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Paul Dalziel, 'Spending in the economy - Spending in difficult times', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/21629/1930s-depression (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Paul Dalziel, published 11 Mar 2010, updated 16 Sep 2016