Reaganomics, Yuppies & the Crazy 1980s Economy
A look at one of the most tumultuous times in modern financial history
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16 min readOct 20, 2022
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A young urban professional walks out of their well-paying job and jumps into their convertible. They’ve got a bright white smile, perfect hair, a Rolex, and are clothed from head to toe in Ralph-Lauren. They drive off while talking on their car phone and appear to be…