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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

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