“Clinton’s domestic policies led to substantial social and economic change.” Discuss.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of Clinton’s policies on domestic social and economic change. Candidates may agree, partly agree, or disagree with the statement. While economic and social change must both be addressed, there need not be an equal focus on each. For social change, candidates may refer to the impact of racial and gender policies on the integration of women and minorities. Candidates may claim that Clinton's welfare reforms brought initial social improvement but then reduced families’ assistance. For economic change, candidates may consider the role of Clinton’s economic policies that aimed to reduce inflation and unemployment, increase productivity and appreciate the value of the dollar. There may be some discussion of whether economic growth was a consequence of Clinton's policies or if it was the result of a favourable international context.