President Hoover believed that the government should respond to the Great Depression by

Hoover generally favored limited government action and believed recovery should come mainly through voluntary cooperation among businesses, charities, and individuals. He was wary of direct federal intervention in the economy, so the best choice is staying out of the nation’s economy. Although he later supported some measures, such as public works and aid to banks, these did not reflect the broad relief programs associated with later responses.

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