How did falling consumer demand affect businesses during the early Depression?
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Correct answer: Businesses cut production, laid off workers, and reduced investment
When consumers bought fewer goods, businesses earned less revenue. Many companies responded by reducing production, laying off workers, and delaying expansion.
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