Franklin D. Roosevelt vs Ronald Reagan on the 12 Axes
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan are the presidents most associated with expanding and then limiting the role of the federal government. They differ on Markets, where Roosevelt leans Planned and Reagan leans Free, and on Structure, though both lean toward Order over Liberty.
- Markets
Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Planned (-55), Ronald Reagan leans Free (+60): 115 points apart.
- Welfare
Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Shared (-60), Ronald Reagan leans Self-reliant (+50): 110 points apart.
- Structure
Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Central (+60), Ronald Reagan leans Local (-40): 100 points apart.
- Foreign policy
Franklin D. Roosevelt leans Cooperation (-35), Ronald Reagan leans Strength (+60): 95 points apart.
- Security
Both lean Order: +45 and +50.
- Technology
Both lean Embrace: -30 and -35.
- Trade
Both lean Global: -40 and -35.
- Culture
Both lean centre: +15 and -5.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Franklin D. Roosevelt | Ronald Reagan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | -30 | +50 | 80 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | -55 | +60 | 115 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | -60 | +50 | 110 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +25 | -20 | 45 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +45 | +50 | 5 |
| StructureLocal to Central | +60 | -40 | 100 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +10 | +55 | 45 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | +15 | +45 | 30 |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -30 | -35 | 5 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +15 | -5 | 20 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | -40 | -35 | 5 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -35 | +60 | 95 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan?
On the 12 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 66% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Markets, Welfare, Structure, Foreign policy.
Who is more economically left-wing, Franklin D. Roosevelt or Ronald Reagan?
Franklin D. Roosevelt sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 102 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Franklin D. Roosevelt or Ronald Reagan?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Ronald Reagan leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 47 points on average.
