From Dick’s Link
Reagan provided over the worst recession in 45 years during his first two years. This was because he stood with Volker to end inflaton. Despite this recession economic growth during his term averaged more than Carter and Clinton. Your cite provides evidence for Reagan’s greatness.
Because the fall of the Soviet Union was such a complex event, opinions will differ as to how much a role Reagan had in it. Here is the opinion of someone who was there Lech Walesahttp://www.tommyduggan.com/VP070204lech.html