The gold advocates countered that silver would permanently depress the economy, but that sound money produced by a gold standard would restore prosperity.

In addition to the hyperinflation, the fall in the value of copper and lack of economic aid would further depress the economy.

Increase in government payroll has been shown to depress the economy in the long run.

Some believe that widespread use risks depressing the economy through lower worker productivity and more workplace accidents.

That will reduce consumer spending, further depressing the economy, but without easing the pressure on wages.