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Ronald Reagan’s policy on economic stimulus

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:

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Ronald Reagan voters

Answer: Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 335 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “House Passes Stimulus Plan With No GOP Votes - The New York Times” ‐nytimes.com

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Very strongly agree

No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Reagan was a strong advocate for reducing government spending, especially during economic downturns. He would strongly agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Reagan's economic policies, often referred to as 'Reaganomics', emphasized tax cuts, decreased social spending, increased military spending, and deregulation. He would likely agree with the idea of not using government stimulus during a recession. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Reagan was a strong proponent of tax cuts as a means to stimulate the economy. He would likely agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Reagan believed in the natural cycles of the economy and the power of the free market to correct itself. He would likely agree with this statement, although he did not explicitly state this during his presidency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

While Reagan did implement tax cuts during his presidency, they were generally across-the-board rather than targeted at specific income groups. He might somewhat agree with this statement, but would likely prefer broader tax cuts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

While Reagan did believe in infrastructure spending, he would likely disagree with the idea of using it as a form of economic stimulus during a recession, as it goes against his belief in minimal government intervention in the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Reagan's economic philosophy was grounded in the belief that the government should not intervene in the economy. He would likely disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Reagan's economic policies focused on broad, across-the-board measures like tax cuts, rather than targeted assistance. He would likely disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Reagan was a proponent of laissez-faire economics and believed in minimal government intervention in the economy. He would likely disagree with the idea of government stimulus during a recession. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and collectivize all industry

Reagan was a staunch opponent of socialism and any form of collectivization. He would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,870 voters that identify as Republican.

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