Explain how Reagan's policies reflected conservative politics and contributed to stimulation of the economy?

Question

not a test question it is a discussion question for a economics group at work

Answer 1

Reagan reduced marginal income tax rates, thereby substantially increasing the incentive to produce income, especially among high earners -- i.e. those most economically productive.  

Answer 2

"Well," here's some answers....

The Real Reagan Economic Record: Responsible and Successful Fiscal Policy

http://www.heritage.org/Research/taxes/B...

Ronald Reagan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reag...

Reagan Foreign Policy Ideas Still Relevant

http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2007/04/...

Presidency of Ronald Reagan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_Admi...

Reagan had lasting impact on world's economic future

http://www.usatoday.com/money/2004-06-10...

Note:

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, we had one of the longest economic expansion in US history. You can thank Ronnie for paving that way.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall

"General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"

http://www.reaganlibrary.com/reagan/spee...

Answer 3

Sounds like a test question...

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