In the last 80 years, the United States recorded a negative net private domestic investment during three periods. Which of the following are examples of two such periods?

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The Great Depression (1929-1940) and World War II (1941-1945) were two periods when the United States recorded a negative net private domestic investment. During the Great Depression, there was a sharp decline in consumer spending and business investment, resulting in a massive reduction in private domestic investment. During World War II, the government's focus was on military spending, and private investment was diverted to support the war effort, leading to a negative net investment.

In the Last 80 Years, the United States Recorded a Negative