Reaganomics

[ rey-guh-nom-iks ]

noun

1. the economic policies put forth by the administration of President Ronald Reagan, especially as emphasizing supply-side theory.

Other Words From

• Reagan·omic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Reaganomics¹

1980–85; blend of Reagan and economics

Example Sentences

Ronald Reagan started touting “Reaganomics” at a time when his approval ratings were stuck in the high 30s and long before the economy recovered from its late-1970s doldrums.

From Salon

Reaganomics and rampant consumerism are unraveling civil rights progress as the zeitgeist has become ever more mercenary.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet as we both know, especially over the last 20 years — but I would argue, now that we're 50 years into Reaganomics, over the last 50 years — Democratic economic theory actually outperforms Reaganomics, starve-the-beast, trickle-down economics.

From Salon

This is certainly not akin to “Reaganomics,” the free-market, low-tax economy of the nation’s 40th president.

From Washington Times

Some tell children not to feel guilty about using plastic or expound upon the virtues of Reaganomics or the war on drugs.

From Slate