...Reagan Analysis Paper Julie A Scott HIS/145 September 25th, 2014 Brain Brooks Reagan Analysis Paper This paper is supposed to be my opinion on if Reagan was either overrated or underrated as a president, not being from the United States and of course at the time not even living in this country, I did not live through any of the policies he put in place or took away, therefore I found it difficult to make a decision based purely off of what I could read watch or look at. My spin on this will be apparent at the end of my paper Regan tried hard to cut many departments within the government, the department of energy, and also the department of education. Legislators wouldn’t allow that to happen so he cut the budgets to them. I believe that’s why some of our education programs now are a mess. When his secretary of transportation Drew Lewis opposed an illegal strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers’ Organization (PATCO), Regan fired them all 11,500 air traffic controllers had to be replaced and trained. Regan had ordered Drew Lewis to do this, the action of Regan cost billions and took several years to recover from, thinking about it how Regan avoided an air disaster I don’t know. How a man who held a union card could be so opposed to them is a mystery. Ronald Regan was also again affirmative action and over time he cut budgets to the civil rights department and there was less African Americans hired into official positions, he didn’t seem to care about all the progress...
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...Ronald Reagan was tested. In his campaign against Jimmy Carter, he promised America that the government will implement strategies that will support the people. This earned him a landslide victory over Jimmy Carter. From stagflation to recession, the whole country had the worst economic period trailing the Great Depression. On his first term, President Reagan’s main objective was to address different economic problems through tax cut, decreased nondefense spending, increased defense spending and balanced budget. His policies brought success in stimulating the economy. He was able to improve the lives of the people and certain concerns during those times such as recession, unemployment and inflation. In 1985, while efforts have been made by President Reagan to uplift the economy, the US government was still beset by unbalanced budget due to deficits. Thus in his second term, he focused more in addressing this problem. However, the economic policies he implemented appeared to have created a setback in the country’s budget. In addition to the existing deficits prior to his term, deficits continued to increase. Objectives This paper aims to give an analysis on the cause and effect of the deficit problem Reagan faced in his second term and an analysis of the strategies he implemented in solving it. This paper also offers alternative strategies that would allow Reagan to reduce the deficits and balanced the budget. Analysis The Causes of the Budget Deficits This paper discusses...
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...B.A. Honors in Economics (2nd Year) Term Paper: Fiscal Policy & Monetary Policy under Republican & Democratic Government in US Submitted to: Prof. Ganesh Manjhi Submitted By: Simran Jain, Manika Agarwal, Namisha Mehra & Nitima Mehra Abstract: This study has been put forward to compare the effects of Fiscal and monetary policy on GDP under Republican & Democratic Government in US. Estimated the data yearly from 1981-1989 (Ronald Reagan Republican Government) & from 1993-2001 (bill Clinton Democratic Government). Although considerable variations exist in the results, overall the generalized impulse response functions suggest that there is comparison between the policies of both type of government .And thus to check who had better monetary and fiscal policies. Acknowledgement: We would like to thank Prof. Ganesh Manjhi for his guidance and support throughout the course of term paper. 1. INTRODUCTION Ronal Reagan was US president from January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 which was the republican regime. He was the first conservative President in more than 50 years. His philosophy was “government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem.. Reagan further removed controls on oil and gas, long distance phone service, as well as interstate bus service and ocean shipping. He promised to reduce government spending and regulations. But Reagan did not reduce other government programs. He expanded Medicare, and increased the payroll tax...
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...Reagan Analysis Paper Even though around late 1980 accusations surfaced concerning William Casey, director of the Mr. Reagan campaign, and some CIA operatives, about a secret meeting with Iranian executives to organize an agreement for the hostages' release, but not until after the election. If this is true, that this deal with a hostile foreign government actually happened to achieve a domestic administration's defeat, by creating major issues with Carter’s election would have been grounds for charges of treason. Stories even circulated that President Reagan’s campaign staff discussed with the Iranians to arraign for the hostages to not be released until after the election, an event that would surely have provided Carter a decisive boost. Although President Reagan himself always denied these allegations, as a Republican candidate and as a former California governor he took benefit of Carter’s troubles. Then on Election Day, just over one year after the hostage predicament began; President Reagan defeated Carter in a landslide. With the win of the election, in part probably due to the fiasco of the Carter administration inability to bring the hostages home. On January 21, 1981, just a few hours after President Reagan's first inauguration, the hostages were out. The Hostage’s had been in captivity for 444 days. I still believe that President Reagan was underrated, misconstrued, and probably one of the most notable Presidents in the modern history. As you continue to read...
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...divides. The relative calm between these countries was sometimes followed by high tensions, which would have emanated into a war but did not (Gottfried & Reim, 2003). The following essay will look at what the U.S. did during that time, as well as summarize the situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office. In addition, the essay will describe the effect of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries as well as assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed. What the President Did During That Time During the cold war, the president was Ronald Reagan. He, together with members of his administration, came up with a strategy designed to oppose the influence that the Soviet Union had in the world. It came to be referred to as the Reagan Doctrine. This also came to be the showpiece of the United States foreign policy in the early 80s until the Cold war ended in 1991 (Gaddis, 2011). Under this Doctrine, the U.S. government provided what is widely known as “overt and covert aid” to resistant movements as well as anti-communist guerillas in an effort to ensure that the support the Soviet Union received from Latin America, Asia, and Africa was reduced. This...
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...Income Inequality in America: An Analysis of Policies from Reagan to Obama and What Policies Can Help Close the Gap Income inequality in America has been of great importance in recent election cycles. Candidates from both sides of the political aisle have addressed the growing economic and social concern of increasing income and wealth inequality throughout the country. However, policies to address this growing concern are vastly different. This paper seeks to examine policies from Reagan to Obama that contributed to today’s massive income and wealth inequality. Was it tax reform throughout the 1980s and 1990s that contributed to inequality? Did the Federal Reserve perpetuate policies through massive quantitative easing that led to...
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...■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I —^ The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Defense or any of its agencies. This document may not be released for open publication until it has been cleared by the appropriate military service or government agency. STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT •» BE THE REAGAN WAY: USING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR STRATEGIC SUCCESS BY LIEUTENANT COLONEL WILLIAM E. COBURN United States Air Force Reserve DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is Unlimited. USAWC CLASS OF 2000 U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE, CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA 17013-5050 " ■ "■"" "" 20000320 086 USAWC STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT THE REAGAN WAY: USING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR STRATEGIC SUCCESS by Lieutenant Colonel William E. Coburn U. S. Air Force Reserve Dr. Robert Murphy Project Advisor The views expressed in this academic research paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or any of its agencies. U.S. Army War College CARLISLE BARRACKS, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited. ABSTRACT AUTHOR: TITLE: FORMAT: DATE: William E. Coburn The Reagan Way: Using Leadership Skills for Strategic Success Strategy Research Project 10 April 2000 PAGES: 22 CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified In spite of many critics who belittled...
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...Primary Source Analysis Paper 1. In the pictorial, Miss Colombia’s School House (1894), my initial impression is that this picture serves as the basis for the term “the great melting pot”. The pictorial shows the exclusion of Hawaii and Canada from the United States at that time but the desire to include them. The views of the South are expressed with the presence of the African American child being accosted with a weapon. The picture further depicts an Anglo child assaulting an Asian child. In the back of the pictorial one of the attendees is protesting his view of socialism by carrying a red flag with the work socialism publicized on the flag. This pictorial gives a quick look in to history regarding America’s relations with surrounding nations. Aguinaldo’s criticism of America’s policies towards the Philippines echo in the 1894 cartoon is when the Spanish was eradicated from the Philippines. It was at this moment that the American guerrilla began. Cuba was under the Spanish control and America became an ally and attempted to free Cuba from their tyrannical control. The Spanish also controlled the countries of Puerto Rico and Guam at this time. Due to the corrupt treatment, Aguinaldo deciphered that those in America viewed all native of the Philippines as savages. Due to this view the land of the Philippine Island was transformed from “a land of despotism and vicious governmental methods into an enlightened and progressive republic, with America guiding them”. The documents...
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...In 1825, a group of American businesspeople announced the formation of a canal building company, with interests in constructing a canal system across the Isthmus. This project was to take place in an area now called Panama. The endeavor was filled with controversy. Though the canal itself was not built until the early 1900's every step toward the building and ownership, was saturated with difficulty. Walter LaFeber illustrates the dilemmas in a historical analysis. In his work he states five questions that address the significance of the Panama Canal to United States. This paper will discuss the historical perspective of the book's author, address pertinent three questions and give a critique of LaFeber's work, The Panama Canal. For proper historical analysis one must understand the importance of the Canal. The Panama Canal and the Canal Zone (the immediate area surrounding the Canal) are important areas used for trade. Even before the canal was built there were to large ports on both sides of the Isthmus. Large amounts of cargo passed through the Isthmus by a railroad that connected the two ports. The most important cargo was the gold mined in California before the transcontinental railroad was completed in the United States. It has strategic significance because of its location, acting as a gateway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. This allows for rapid naval deployment between fleets in either ocean. These two facets make the Panama Canal very important in the region...
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...Y, which are both quoted on the Irish Stock Exchange. 1. For each company, based on the financial statements only, complete a ratio analysis and interpret your findings. Compare and contrast the two companies based on this information. Note: Use the most recent financial statements and include any calculations in an Appendix. 2. Complete an analysis of each company, based on relevant non-financial information. Ensure that an adequate explanation of the non-financial information that has been taken into consideration is given. Compare and contrast the two companies based on this information. 3. Based on the financial and non-financial information that you have ascertained in Parts 1 and 2, advise the potential investor of how best to invest the €200,000, stating clearly your reasoning. Note: The investor is open to any mix of investment between the two companies. A typed referenced paper of no more than 3,500 words should be submitted by 12 noon on Friday, November 30th 2012. Paper should be lodged in the project box on the first floor of DCUBS. The paper must include a signed project submission form, signed by all group members. It is assumed that marks are to be distributed equally among group members,. Note that 15 marks will be deducted for each week or part thereof, that the paper is late. | |CRH Plc | |Jing Yang |Kingspan...
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...The Reagan Doctrine: Assisting the Overthrow of Pro-Soviet Regimes. Jonathan Burton November 2nd 2011 Strayer University POL300 Professor Popova-Nowak In April of 1978 the pro-Soviet People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) overthrew a corrupted Afghan Republic and would begin a domino effect that would culminate on September 11th 2001 in the New York skyline. Jimmy Carter had put into effect a doctrine of stating out loud that the Persian Gulf was vital to United States foreign political interest but showed no open displays of force. Behind the scenes the CIA had be involved with the movement to oust the PDPA. This forced the Russian government to send in 5,000 troops. Their aim was to place a Soviet chosen leader into power and after twelve hours of intense fighting, Barbrak Karmal was put in a plane and flown back to Moscow. This would begin a decade long occupation by the Russians and the United States got what it wanted; A Soviet Vietnam. The United States went to great lengths to supply this war against Communism and the hatred of the Soviets. China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and others poured in money, weapons, and military advisors to aid the Mujahideen, the new name of the resistance fighters the CIA was backing. This covert operation was run out of the CIA until March of 1985. February 6th of 1985, President Ronald Reagan laid out his doctrine in the State of the Union Address. “WE must not break faith with those who are risking their lives on every continent...
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...the Demise of the Soviet Union Purnea Gillani Author Note This report was prepared for International Relations Practice, BS (Hons) Major in Political Science and Minor in Management, taught by Professor Sajaad Naseer ABSTRACT The collapse of the soviet empire is often heralded in the West as a triumph of capitalism and democracy, as though this event was a direct result of the policies of the Reagan and Thatcher governments. This analysis has little relation to measurable facts, circumstances and internal political dynamics that were the real historical causes of the deterioration of the Soviet empire. The key to understanding the reasons for the demise of the Soviet Union and communism in Eastern Europe is to be found not in the speeches or policies of Western politicians, but in internal Soviet history. Through our report we have attempted to discern the various complex factors that came together and led to the unraveling of the Soviet Union and the end of communism in Europe. This report contains an analysis of how social, political and economic factors culminated in the sudden and unprecedented collapse of the Soviet Union at the perceived height of its power. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We would like to thank … Contents ABSTRACT 2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 3 INTRODUCTION 5 LITERATURE REVIEW 8 ROLE OF PUBLIC OPINION IN COMMUNISMS COLLAPSE 11 ROLE OF SOCIETY AND...
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...Look policy gave priority to inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing the funding for the other military forces; the goal was to keep pressure on the Soviet Union and reduce federal deficits. Carter collaborated in this conquest. In response, Iran installed oppression of fanatical Moslem ayatollahs. This new government seized the American embassy in violation of the diplomatic law, withholding 66 hostages for the rest of the Carter administration. On November 14, 1979 President Carter immobilized the sale of weapons to Iran, banned all oil imports from them, and froze Iranian assets in the United States. The following year conditions for the release of the hostages were announced by the Shah but only in January 20th, 1981 when Ronald Reagan becomes President were they set free. The hostages were released a few hours before his installation in the White House. A new era began in which America was now the victorious rather then defeated by the Cold War. Actions and Events of President Carter’s Doctrine Petroleum is one of modern day’s most dominant factors. During World War II the Persian Gulf region was proclaimed to...
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...social science analyses of the Indian policy domain (most notably Gross 1989). Much recent scholarship in the area has been primarily descriptive or interpretive (Castile 1992, Bee 1992), with research commonly driven by area expertise rather than guided by policy related theory. In his nuanced and theoretically-driven account, Charles Turner argues that Indian policy, like many other areas, is a "minor concern" to both policymakers and policy analysts. As such, Indian policy often doesn't fit the conditions or provide the variables featured by main theoretical approaches to explaining policy outcomes more generally. Unlike most analyses, Turner gathers and utilizes quantitative data to explore Indian policy outcomes. The strength of the analysis is that Turner challenges and tests a number of widely asserted interpretations of Indian policy 1 Steinman. Book Review Essay. Indigenous Policy Journal Vol. XX, No. 3 (Fall 2009) formation. Most centrally, he examines the common understanding that Indian...
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...‘Double Hegemony’? State and Class in American Foreign Economic Policymaking CHRISTOPH SCHERRER, UNIVERSITY OF KASSEL Published in: Amerikastudien 46 (2001, 4), 573-591. ABSTRACT The paper introduces research on transatlantic relations done by neo-Gramscian authors. This research is distinctive by focusing on class in international relations and by using the concept of hegemony in a relational sense. Hegemony is leadership through the active consent of other classes and groups. A central question of this neo-Gramscian research is whether an international class of capitalists has emerged. Some authors have answered in the positive. This paper, however, maintains that hegemony in the international realm is still exercised by the American state, though its foreign economic policies have been greatly influenced by internationally-oriented corporations and that these actors have increasingly found allies among economic elites in other countries. The paper explores the relationship between hegemony by the American state and by internationally-oriented capital groups against the backdrop of transatlantic relations in the post-war period and the current debate on labor rights in international trade agreements. 1. Introduction The United States government has been, without doubt, the decisive force in establishing and shaping the main multilateral institutions of the world market since the Second World War. It has consistently pursued the opening of other nations’ markets to gain...
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