Reagan era

Definition

The Reagan era refers to the period of time when Ronald Reagan served as the 40th President of the United States, from 1981 to 1989. It is characterized by conservative policies and a focus on reducing government intervention in the economy.

Related terms

Supply-side economics: This term refers to an economic theory embraced during the Reagan era that believed cutting taxes for businesses and wealthy individuals would spur economic growth.

Deregulation: Deregulation refers to reducing or removing government regulations on industries, allowing them more freedom to operate without interference.

Cold War: The Cold War was a tense period of political and military rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union during much of the Reagan era.