British Economic Performance 1945-1975
British Economic Performance 1945-1975

Author: B. W. E. Alford

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-09-14

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780521557900

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The debate over 'Britain in Decline' is one that still rages in the academic, political and public spheres. In this concise study, B. W. E. Alford takes issue with those economists who have a mechanistic approach to the subject. Instead, he examines Britain's economic development since the Second World War within a wider framework of political, social and cultural factors. He discusses topics such as post-war reconstruction, the theory of 'too few producers', the alleged process of de-industrialisation, the role of sterling, business organisation and management, labour relations and the impact of government policy on Britain's economic development. Professor Alford provides a clear introduction to the subject along with a survey of recent literature, yet shows how complex and deep-rooted are the causes of the 'British Disease'.

British Economic Development Since 1945
British Economic Development Since 1945

Author: Alan Booth

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780719045035

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This work represents a documentary sourcebook on British economic development during the postwar years. The author provides a balanced overview of contentious themes relating to the context, dimensions, pace and consequences of Britain's relative economic decline since 1945.

Years of Recovery
Years of Recovery

Author: Alec Cairncross

Publisher: Methuen Publishing

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13:

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History study of economic policies, economic conditions and economic growth trends in the UK, 1945-51 - reviews economic doctrine, post-war economic reconstruction, the economic implications and political aspects of defence public expenditure, 1947 convertibility crisis, international borrowing, exchange rate policy, balance of payments problems, and economic relations with Western Europe; examines resource allocation, economic planning, monetary policies, investment policies, trade policies, labour policy, nationalization, etc.

The British Economy Since 1945
The British Economy Since 1945

Author: N. F. R. Crafts

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13:

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A survey of British post-war economic history, emphasizing institutional developments and the presentation of quantitative evidence.

Economic Growth in Europe Since 1945
Economic Growth in Europe Since 1945

Author: N. F. R. Crafts

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-04-18

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13: 9780521499644

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This compelling volume re-examines the topic of economic growth in Europe after the Second World War. The contributors approach the subject armed not only with new theoretical ideas, but also with the experience of the 1980s on which to draw. The analysis is based on both applied economics and on economic history. Thus, while the volume is greatly informed by insights from growth theory, emphasis is given to the presentation of chronological and institutional detail. The case study approach and the adoption of a longer-run perspective than is normal for economists allow new insights to be obtained. As well as including chapters that consider the experience of individual European countries, the book explores general European institutional arrangements and historical circumstances. The result is a genuinely comparative picture of post-war growth, with insights that do not emerge from standard cross-section regressions based on the post-1960 period.