British Economic Performance 1945-1975

Klappentext A concise textbook on the post-war British economy! placing economics in a political! social! and cultural framework. Zusammenfassung This concise textbook tackles the ongoing argument over Britain's apparent economic decline. The author examines British economic development within a political! social and cultural framework! and his clear analysis demonstrates how complex and deep-rooted are the causes of the 'British Disease'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's preface; 1. The overall picture; 2. Post-war crises and reconstruction; 3. Industry: too few producers?; 4. The service industries; 5. Corporate structure, management and labour; 6. The role of sterling and the balance of payments; 7. Government policy and economic orthodoxy; 8. Virtuous or vicious circles?; Select bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Alford, B. W. E. Alford, B. W. E. (University of Bristol) Alford, B.w.e. Alford, J. L. Anderson
• Assisted by: Maurice Kirby (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.09.1995
• EAN: 9780521557900
• ISBN: 978-0-521-55790-0
• No. of pages: 138
• Series: New Studies in Economic and So
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries