1. Critics of the New Deal

2. Discussion: Critics
Who might criticize the New Deal?

3. 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

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

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

6. Crash Course: New Deal