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  • February 2023
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Ronald Reagan: Changing the World

By: Robert Simons and Shirley Sun
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:25
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Abstract

This case traces the rise of Ronald Reagan from small town Illinois to two-term president of the United States. An unlikely candidate for the world’s most powerful job, the case describes the different roles that Reagan filled over his life: radio announcer, Hollywood actor, labor leader, state governor, and, finally, president. As president, the case describes how Reagan revitalized the U.S. economy, negotiated nuclear arms reductions, and precipitated the end of the Soviet Union and the Cold War. Students will learn how Ronald Reagan navigated life’s choices to leave a lasting impact on the world.

Keywords

Politics; Entertainment; Personal Characteristics; Business And Government; Values And Beliefs; Mission And Purpose; Decision Making; Government Administration; Management Style; Power and Influence; United States

Citation

Simons, Robert, and Shirley Sun. "Ronald Reagan: Changing the World." Harvard Business School Case 123-024, February 2023.
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