New deal recovery programs worked to revive the economy by guaranteeing all citizens an equal income. asking people to invest their money. to put people to work. regulating the use of natural resources.

The New Deal recovery programs worked to revive the economy by helping to put people to work. This was accomplished through the creation of new public works projects that addressed the plight of the elderly, poor, and unemployed.This helped to put money in the hands of the consumers who boosted the economy through consumption.