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In order to reach a balanced assessment of the evidence, historians must engage with all of the debate. The British Economy since 1945 introduces the reader to economic and quantitative analysis, tools vital for a deeper understanding of the subject.
In this new, introductory and up-to-date text on British economic policy and performance from 1945 to the present day, Roger Middleton makes a balanced assessment of the questions that dominate both the historical and the contemporary political debate. He dispels many of the myths and misunderstandings about Britain's 'decline' and exposes the weaknesses in the arguments of those who seek scapegoats for the causes of economic underperformance.
List of contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Conventions and Symbols
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Economic Performance since 1945
Economic Policies since 1945
Policy Effectiveness since 1945
Conclusions
Appendices
Notes
Guide to Further Reading
Index.
About the author
ROGER MIDDLETON is Professor in the History of Political Economy at the University of Bristol and the author of the award-winning book: Government versus the Market.
Summary
In order to reach a balanced assessment of the evidence, historians must engage with all of the debate. The British Economy since 1945 introduces the reader to economic and quantitative analysis, tools vital for a deeper understanding of the subject.
In this new, introductory and up-to-date text on British economic policy and performance from 1945 to the present day, Roger Middleton makes a balanced assessment of the questions that dominate both the historical and the contemporary political debate. He dispels many of the myths and misunderstandings about Britain's 'decline' and exposes the weaknesses in the arguments of those who seek scapegoats for the causes of economic underperformance.
