Question

what were the serious problems in the distribution of wealth that helped cause the great depression? list to 1 to 2 problem

Answer 1

1) While corporate profits, skyrocketed, wages barely increased, which widened the distribution of wealth. Because of this, people would work harder and not get the pay they deserved.

2) The rich accounted for a third of all wealth and the poor who had no savings at all. As the economy worsened many lost their fortunes, and some members of high society were forced to limit spending, worsening the economy.