Critics of the New Deal

Discussion: Critics Who might criticize the New Deal?

Liberals and Conservatives Liberals argued that the New Deal did not help enough to reform the nation’s economy Conservatives argued Roosevelt spent too much money on direct relief Too much control over business Argued New Deal interfered with free-market economy

Discussion: Critics What is deficit spending? Is this a necessary evil?

Deficit Spending Deficit Spending = spending more money than the government receives in income Roosevelt said NECESSARY EVIL in economic crisis

Crash Course: New Deal