By 1929 more money is spent on advertising than on what?

By 1929, more money was spent on advertising than on the combined total of education and health care in the United States. This marked a significant shift in the economy, highlighting the growing importance of consumerism and the influence of mass media in shaping public perception and behavior. The rise of advertising reflected the increasing competition among businesses to attract consumers during the booming economic era of the 1920s.