Reagan's Economic Legacy

Introduction

Are you better off today than you were when Ronald Reagan took office in 1981? The outcome of the November presidential election may depend on how voters answer this question. Reagan's successor will inherit a growing economy, but one weakened by huge budget and trade deficits. There are more jobs than ever before, but employment growth has been highest in lower-paying service jobs. How will voters judge Reagan's economic legacy?

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