The Reagan era, from 1981 to 1989, was marked by significant economic reforms aimed at reducing inflation, cutting taxes, and promoting free-market policies. Key events include the implementation of supply-side economics, tax cuts, deregulation, and shifts in government spending. Understanding the chronological order of these events helps to evaluate their cumulative impact on the American economy.

Source A: Reagan's Economic Policies

'Reagan believed in reducing the role of government in the economy, emphasizing tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate growth.' Provenance: Official speech delivered by President Reagan, 1981.