Economic Policy in the Carter Administration
Economic Policy in the Carter Administration

Author: Anthony S. Campagna

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9780313295683

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The Carter administration took office at an unfortunate time as far as economics is concerned. The economy was floundering, and the oil crisis and energy problems were all too prevalent. The author explains that as Carter turned to fighting inflation, he abandoned the traditional Democratic agenda and became a forerunner of Reagan. In the end, he did not conquer inflation, but he did sacrifice his ambitious programs for restructuring government, crafting a lasting energy program, and reforming the tax structure, welfare, and health care.

Jimmy Carter's Economy
Jimmy Carter's Economy

Author: W. Carl Biven

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780807827383

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A sober, objective analysis of the Carter Administration's economic policy separates truth from rhetoric, revealing policies that evolved in the wake of the dual economic crises of the late 1970s--inflation and the oil crisis. (Economics)