Discussion Post: New Deal Legislation
Public Policy in the New Deal For this disucsion post, you will have an opportunity to investigate a variety of New Deal legislation that changed the economic situation of average Americans and the operation of the economy itself. As a result, income inequality declined markedly in the 1930s and federal government assumed a new role of preventing or alleviating economic depression. This is an example of public policy in action.
Below is a list of laws or policy initiatives from the 1930s. Each student should use the web to learn about one law and its implementation, and then summarize what it was and discuss how it helped working Americans and their families.
You should keep in mind:
What were the key elements of the federal initiative that were intended to improve the economy and/or help the average American?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.