British Economic Policy and Performance, 1945-2000 (Paperback)

Suitable for Undergraduate courses on post-war British economy - as part of Economics, History, Politics, Business or Combined Social Sciences degrees. This new study places British economic history firmly in the contemporary period, tracing developments from the post-war period to the present day. Examining key questions in a chronological, student friendly way, this important new text will prove a valuable learning resource. *Chronological order - the text is organised chronologically providing the student with the necessary historical background to understand the often complex economic policies and theories at play in the post war period - When was the 'Winter of Discontent' and what effects did this have on economic policy in the following decade? *Comprehensiveness - Discusses the origins of the new economic philosophy - Why did Keynesianism and its associated problems come to be replaced by alternative strategies for economic growth in the 1970s - Why did British economic policy become influenced by the 'monetarist', 'new classical' and 'supply-side' arguments emanating from the USA? *Provides boxed case studies of major policy issues and events - What were the cost benefits