Reagan's Presidency Pros And Cons
Reagan’s Presidency
During Reagan’s presidency from 1981-1989, he was able to accomplish many things such as boosting the economy, strengthening national defense, and reducing the power of the federal government. When the economy was in its worst recession since the Great Depression, Reagan decided to cut taxes and government spending on social programs; however the tax cuts mostly helped the rich and cutting welfare hurt the poor. On the other hand, his deregulation, domestic spending restraint, and tax cuts helped lead to an economic boom that lasted two decades. Reagan was still able to eliminate many deductions and exempt millions of people with low incomes. He was also able to slow the pace of inflation. The supply-side economics
During Reagan’s presidency from 1981-1989, he was able to accomplish many things such as boosting the economy, strengthening national defense, and reducing the power of the federal government. When the economy was in its worst recession since the Great Depression, Reagan decided to cut taxes and government spending on social programs; however the tax cuts mostly helped the rich and cutting welfare hurt the poor. On the other hand, his deregulation, domestic spending restraint, and tax cuts helped lead to an economic boom that lasted two decades. Reagan was still able to eliminate many deductions and exempt millions of people with low incomes. He was also able to slow the pace of inflation. The supply-side economics