Richard Nixon's handling of economic issues during his presidency was a mixed bag. On one hand, he implemented policies such as wage and price controls to combat inflation, as well as establishing the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These actions helped stabilize the economy and protect workers and the environment. However, his decision to end the gold standard and implement deficit spending ultimately contributed to rising inflation and economic instability. Overall, Nixon's economic policies had both successes and failures, making it difficult to determine his overall success in handling economic issues during his presidency.
