Why did Reagan's economic policies fail to produce promised economic results?

A. Tighter regulations encouraged American companies to outsource jobs to Asia.
B. They allowed the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates caused inflation to skyrocket.
C. They strengthened trade barriers led to increased prices on most consumer goods.
D. They increased military spending while decreasing tax revenues created huge deficits.


Answer: D

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