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Explain the pragmatic, political measures Eisenhower used to manage the economy. Explain the politics of consensus.
Eisenhower managed the economy by taking a stands that focused on the problem and how to solve it in the long term, not necessarily for short term purposes. Eisenhower chose to reduce federal spending and the government’s role in the economy rather than use deficit spending and tax cuts to stimulate it. Eisenhower was able to take a pragmatic stands with the Highway Act and the St. Lawrence Seaway Act because both these would add to this country’s economy by creating new jobs. The funding for each of these programs came from user tolls and taxes rather than from general revenues. Eisenhower was able to work with all parties to reach a consensus instead of taking a rigid approach to political ideas. One area he was able to come to a general agreement was with the New Deal programs. He chose not to dismantle New Deal program but to add to their effectiveness. He also increased Social Security, unemployment insurance, and the minimum wage. He also accepted a small federally supported medical insurance plan for the needy, and public housing programs. Eisenhower remained against big government so he rejected liberal proposals on housing and universal health care through the Social Security system.
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To explain further, the pragmatic, political measures Eisenhower used to manage the economy can be summarized as a focus on long-term solutions rather than short-term ones. Eisenhower chose to reduce federal spending and the government's involvement in the economy, instead of relying on deficit spending and tax cuts to stimulate it. This approach aimed to create stability and prevent excessive government intervention.
One example of Eisenhower's pragmatic approach was the Highway Act and the St. Lawrence Seaway Act. These initiatives aimed to boost the country's economy by creating new jobs. Importantly, the funding for these programs came from user tolls and taxes, rather than general revenues, which ensured they were self-sustaining.
Additionally, Eisenhower sought consensus in his political decision-making. Rather than taking a rigid approach to political ideas, he was able to work with all parties involved to reach a general agreement. This approach is known as the politics of consensus.
An area in which Eisenhower was able to achieve consensus was with the New Deal programs. Instead of dismantling them, he chose to add to their effectiveness. This included increasing Social Security, unemployment insurance, and the minimum wage. He also accepted a small federally supported medical insurance plan for the needy and implemented public housing programs.
However, it's important to note that while Eisenhower was open to some expansions in social programs, he remained against the idea of big government. As a result, he rejected liberal proposals for housing and universal healthcare through the Social Security system.
Overall, Eisenhower's approach to managing the economy focused on long-term solutions, reducing government intervention, and seeking consensus among different political parties.