Do tax cuts stimulate the economy? - Jonathan Smith
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In 1981, the US economy was struggling: unemployment rates were climbing and inflation had peaked at an all-time high. To combat these issues, President Reagan introduced a number of economic policies, including tax cuts for large corporations and high-income earners. But did these policies actually stimulate economic growth or improve circumstances for Americans? Jonathan Smith investigates.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Jonathan Smith
- Director Gavin Edwards, Movult
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Animator Movult
- Art Director Movult
- Sound Designer Cem Misirlioglu
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
