Democrats vs. Republicans

Published: Aug. 3, 2017, 4 p.m.

It has often been suggested that Republicans are better at overseeing the economy than Democrats. However, an analysis of economic performance since World War II under Democratic versus Republican presidents shows that claims that Republicans are better at managing the economy. Is this true? Is it true that the data shows the economy has performed much better during Democratic administrations? Has economic growth, job creation and industrial production have all been stronger?