What Were Ronald Reagan's Economic Goals and How Did He

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Essay

What were Ronald Reagan's economic goals and how did he use Reaganomics to achieve them? What were the major components of "Reaganomics"? Did Reaganomics work?

Understand the impact and history of GATT and the WTO on international trade.

Comprehend the characteristics, currency integration, and economic comparisons of the European Union (EU) to other major economies like the United States.

Grasp the concepts of GDP components and the significance of net exports.

Recognize the role and criticisms of international institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank.

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Definitions:

Stronger Dollar

A situation where the value of the U.S. dollar increases relative to other currencies in the global market, making imports cheaper and exports more expensive.

American Consumers

Individuals or households in the United States that purchase goods and services for personal use.

Gold Standard

A financial framework in which a nation's paper currency holds a direct value correlation with gold.

Trade Deficits

A situation where a country's imports exceed its exports, leading to more money leaving the country than coming in.