Many americans faced social consequences of the depression, but one direct economic consequence was

The direct economic consequence of the Great Depression was unemployment.  Many workers were laid off as companies and factories went out of business.  Many were desperate for work as they tried to make ends meet.  Some walked the streets with their credentials literally pinned on their suits or clothes in the hopes that they would land a job.

one of the negative side effects were the economic losses the events of september 11th caused. many, many people lost their jobs as a result of a downturn in the economy after the terrorist attacks.