Great Depression Vocabulary 24/25

put up as security or collateral

shares issued to raise capital entitling holders to ownership in the company

buying securities with borrowed money

When a bank is unable to meet its obligations to creditors or depositors

temporary economic decline

produce more of a commodity than is wanted or needed

long severe economic down turn

financial apprehension provoking hasty action

sudden dramatic decline in stock prices across a significant section of the stock market

financial action that does not promise safety of the initial investment