What was the primary purpose of the 'Installment Plan' which became popular during the 1920s?
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Correct answer: To let consumers buy costly goods by paying small monthly amounts
Installment buying fueled the consumer boom by making luxury items like cars and appliances accessible to the average middle-class family. This 'buy now, pay later' culture significantly stimulated industrial production but also increased personal debt.
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