Reaganomics A Level Powerpoint

This is a presentation on the topic of ‘Reaganomics’ for the Edexcel A Level History syllabus.

The presentation is divided into 5 sections:

1. Key terms - a section explaining key economic terms and their historical context.
2. The theory - contextualises the economic orthodoxy of post-war American politics, before explaining ‘supply-side’ economic theory and its incorporation into Reagan’s political programme.
3. The policy - an explanation and analysis of key policy and legislation pursued by the Reagan Presidency across two terms.
4. The impact - an explanation of the impact of Reagan’s economic policies on the American economy, and an analysis of the extent to which Reagan’s policies lived up to his original claims.
5. The legacy - what legacy did Reaganomics have on American politics after 1988, in the Bush and Clinton Presidencies.