Question

Reducing the growth of spending, cutting marginal tax rates, providing relief from overregulation, and following a noninflationary and predictable monetary policy are interwoven measures which will ensure that we have addressed each of the severe dislocations which threaten our economic future. These policies will make our economy stronger, and the stronger economy will balance the budget which we're committed to do by 1984.

–President Ronald Reagan
April 28, 1981

Which idea is President Reagan trying to persuade the audience to support?

His policies will increase spending and cut taxes.
His policies will cut taxes and increase inflation.
His policies will strengthen the economy and balance the budget.
His policies will strengthen the economy and increase taxes.

Answer 1

His policies will strengthen the economy and balance the budget.

Reagan argues that spending cuts, tax cuts, deregulation, and stable monetary policy will make the economy stronger and lead to a balanced budget by 1984.