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Reaganomics To what extent was Reaganomics effective in stimulating the economy and solving the nation's problems? Include positive and negative effects. Luke M. Swomley. Pro. Reduced Inflation 25% tax reduction Interest Rates fell. Pro. Unemployment decreased Less government spending.
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ReaganomicsTo what extent was Reaganomics effective in stimulating the economy and solving the nation's problems? Include positive and negative effects. Luke M. Swomley
Pro • Reduced Inflation • 25% tax reduction • Interest Rates fell
Pro • Unemployment decreased • Less government spending
Pro • Economy increased by 1/3 • Corporate tax cuts set precedent for later presidents • Income raised by 18%
Con • Debt nearly tripled • Bank Failure
Con • Trade deficit quadrupled • Trade barriers enacted which hurt economy • No new legislation on health, safety, environment
Conclusion • raised income • Lowest 20% prospered not suffered • middle class shouldered the majority of the tax burden