History Discussion question

"The 80s and Deregulation" Please respond to the following in a primary posting of at least 200 words. In addition, please make a substantive comment to one of your classmates.)

• From the scenario, discuss two areas of the United States economy that Ronald Reagan deregulated in the eighties. Explain at least two methods the Reagan Administration used to deregulate these particular agencies or programs. Explain the fundamental reasons why you believe that these agencies or programs came under Reagan's scrutiny in the first place. Provide evidence from the TEXT BOOK,THE AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM AND THE ON LINE LECTURES ONLYfor your response.

• Discuss at least two areas in which these deregulation policies impacted the U.S. economy overall and may have had roles in laying the foundation for the Great Recession of 2008. Provide evidence from theTEXT BOOK,THE AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM AND THE ON LINE LECTURES ONLY for your response.