Social reforms event impact

[epigon]

According to my notes, there are 3 (or is it just 2?) different events that allow selecting Social Reforms option, which, when successfully implemented, reduces Unrest at the cost of Naval budget.

My question is - are the event consequences the same across all events offering social reforms - and do they have any impact on National resources (simulating GDP growth)?

[darththorn]

Just using what I know of history, I tend to increase social spending during economic downturn events, and it does seem like I get a chance to recover faster than other nations.