Business Booms And Busts Since 1775 To 1944 [INFOGRAPHIC]

In a single chart, Business Booms and Depressions Since 1775, provides a sweeping and detailed financial visual history of the United States. It covers inflation and deflation, price trends, national income, Federal debt, and business activity. At the core is a giant wave depicting the ebb and flow of the national prosperity. The cycles of booms and depressions are fascinating to trace across time and presidential administrations. This classic financial data visualization covers the time period from 1775 to 1944 has been carefully restored from a high-resolution scan of the original chart.

H/T Barry Ritholtz

Business Booms And Busts Since 1775 To 1944

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Infographic source: HistoryShots InfoArt