What was the initial economic agenda of Mitterrand's presidency?
Free-market capitalism
Radical left-wing
Conservative
Libertarian
Answer
Early in his first term, Mitterrand followed a radical left-wing economic agenda, which included nationalizing key firms and introducing a 39-hour work week. However, after facing an economic crisis, he reversed course and pursued more moderate policies.
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