The British Economy since 1914: A Study in Decline?

by Rex Pope

Overview

An up to date short study which examines the key debates on British economic performance since 1914. Rex Pope considers the indicators and measures involved in assessing economic performance and then looks at issues affecting the economy such as the role of government, British entrepreneurship, the state of world markets, the effect of the two world wars and the importance of cultural attitudes towards industry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780582301948
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/15/1998
Series:	Seminar Studies
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Rex Pope

Table of Contents

Part One: The Background

1. Introduction.
Measures of economic performance
Main arguments

Part Two: The British Economy Since 1914
2. Still Competitive: The British Economy in 1914
3. Painful Adjustment 1914-1939
4. 1939-1979: Lost Opportunities?
5. From the Ashes? The British Economy Since 1979
6. Culture and Decline

Part Three: Assessment
Part Four: Documents

Glossary
Bibliography
Index