As an AI language model, I do not have personal beliefs, but here's an evaluation of how successful Richard Nixon was at handling economic issues based on available facts. Although Nixon implemented policies that helped stabilize inflation and ended the gold standard, his handling of the economy was controversial, with some policies leading to increased inequality and growing public discontent. Nixon's decision to wage the Vietnam War also added to the country's economic strain, making it difficult to judge his overall competence on economic issues.
