The 1929 stock market crash and the subsequent Great Depression of the 1930s was caused by a variety of factors, but these are perhaps best described as
A. an inherent instability in the capitalist system.
B. a herd mentality.
C. excessive government involvement.
D. greed.
Answer: A
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