JFK and the Reagan Revolution

This audiobook sheds light on how John F. Kennedy, a prominent Democrat, pioneered supply-side economics by advocating for tax cuts and a focus on economic growth, challenging the traditional views of his time. It traces JFK’s departure from Keynesian policies towards a belief in the power of tax reductions, setting the stage for subsequent economic prosperity. The narrative explores the internal debates within the Kennedy administration and highlights the surprising origins of a policy later associated with Reaganomics. It offers a new perspective on the history of American economic policy, emphasizing the overlooked Democratic roots of supply-side thinking.