September 27, 2024 — Jimmy Carter turns 100 on October 1. His presidency has always been underestimated. A few of his accomplishments, like the Camp David Accords, are well-known. But his legacy has been hurt by misperception of some specific developments of those years, 1977-1981. This is particularly true when viewed in light of new information that did not come out until more recently.
Consider policy in three areas: (1) deregulation, (2) inflation, and (3) the Iranian hostage crisis.