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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.5
How might history have changed had President Reagan not pursued “Reaganomics” with aggressive tax cuts and deregulation?
There would be an immediate economic recession .
Economic growth in the '80s may have been slower and wealth inequality might not rise as fast.
Welfare programs would disappear completely from U.S Federal budget .
The Cold War would extend beyond Reagan’s presidency term .
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AP US Government - 2.5 Checks on the Presidency
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