The 1920s became a legendary time in America as the consumer economy took center stage, and a dizzying array of goods heralded a new era in how people lived their lives. What was less legendary about the era was the dependence of consumers on credit, and the short-sightedness of the country's elites. 

Bibliography for this episode: 

1. Miller, Nathan New World Coming: The 1920s and the Making of Modern America Da Capo Press 2003

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