“Ronald Reagan’s domestic policies were largely successful.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

The question requires that candidates consider the merits of the statement that Reagan’s domestic policies were largely successful. Candidates may refer to Reagan’s tax-cuts, increased military spending and supply-side economics. The 1980s were a time of economic growth and prosperity for most, but not all, Americans. Corporate investment increased, the tech-boom occurred and some industries experienced a rebirth. Candidates may refer to his ability to work with Democratic leadership, deregulation, decreased welfare programs and decreased support of affirmative action programs. Candidates may argue that Reagan’s policies were successful and restored confidence in the presidency and in America. Counter-arguments could be that Reagan created huge federal deficits, the success of the economy was based on deficit spending, and that the income gap increased. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

"Ronald Reagan's domestic policies were largely successful." To what extent do you agree with this statement? This question had a few weak responses with very generalised knowledge on Reagan's domestic policies.