The British Economy since 1945 Engaging with the Debate [Paperback]

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.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 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.

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.Introduces lãÜ