John Maynard Keynes led a reaction against governmental abstention (non-participation) from economic affairs, advocating interventionist fiscal policy to stimulate economic demand, growth and prosperity. This view was in conflict with the classical economists' view. However, the Early Keynesians are pessimistic about the ability of monetary policy to stimulate output in situations such as the 1930s Great Depression in the United States."
Describe the situation that happened during the Great Depression and briefly explain how the Great Depression changed economists' view regarding the role of the government in the economy