Question

LINK PAST AND PRESENT IN 2001, President George W. Bush signed the Economic Growth and Tax relief reconciliation act of 2001 (EGTRRA). This bill called for large tax cuts just as the Economic Recovery Act of 1981 had and largely benefited the wealthiest Americans. President Bush's approach to economics was very similar to that of President Reagan's. Explain the assumptions behind the theory of supply-side economics, and describe the consequences of Reaganomics.

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Answer 1

The bill by President George W. Bush EGTRRA called for large tax cuts similar to Economic Recovery Act of 1981 by President Reagan.

The assumptions behind the theory used as a basis by President Reagan to lower the taxes of big companies was Laffer's theory. This states that when an industry is charged with more tax, it suppresses their capability to produce more products. Since more products mean more tax. If the tax collection is lowered, this will result in higher production and is good for the country's economy. Also, they thought that the previous tax collection is more than what the government needs.