Margaret Thatcher vs Ronald Reagan on the 12 Axes
Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan led Britain and the United States at the same time in the 1980s and are often named together. Both lean Free on Markets and toward Strength in foreign policy, but they differ on Structure, where Thatcher leans Central and Reagan leans Local.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Margaret Thatcher | Ronald Reagan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +65 | +50 | 15 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +70 | +60 | 10 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +50 | +50 | 0 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -10 | -20 | 10 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +60 | +50 | 10 |
| StructureLocal to Central | +60 | -40 | 100 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +35 | +55 | 20 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | +20 | +45 | 25 |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -10 | -35 | 25 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +50 | -5 | 55 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | -55 | -35 | 20 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | +50 | +60 | 10 |
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
Closer to Margaret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan?
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How similar are Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan?
On the 12 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 82% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Structure, Culture.
Who is more economically left-wing, Margaret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan?
Ronald Reagan sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 8 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Margaret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Ronald Reagan leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 40 points on average.
