Business+and+Economy-Per+5+2012

- New business and production methods allowed manufacturers to make large profits which they plowed back into new factories and wage rises. Department store and service station chains used massive buying power and operating efficiencies to lower prices while increasing service and choice, helping wages to go further. - Consumer spending was up do to the "buy now pay later" mentality. Prosperity was nationwide with many people living the high life. People were enjoying life having a good time. - This all ended in 1929 when the Stock Market crashed and all of the prosperity ended. Leading America into a dark time.