The British Economy Since 1914: A Study in Decline? (Seminar Studies In History)

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. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents An introduction to the series Acknowledgements Note on Referencing System Abbreviations 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 British industries in 1914 Overseas trade and investment Conclusion 3: PAINFUL ADJUSTMENT, 1914–1939 Effects of the First World War The 1920s and 1930s: general performance ‘Old’ and ‘new’ industries The return to gold and other government actions The role of the banks Conclusion 4: 1939–1979: LOST OPPORTUNITIES? War years, 1939–45 Reconstruction, 1945–50 Losing ground, the 1950s and 1960s Crisis management, the 1970s Banks and investment Research and development Conclusion 5: FROM THE ASHES? THE BRITISH ECONOMY SINCE 1979 The 1980s The 1990s Achievements, limitations and explanations 6:CULTURE AND DECLINE Attitudes to business The education system Conclusion PART THREE: ASSESSMENT PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS Glossary Bibliography Index Related Titles Rex Pope offers a clear and balanced assessment of the performance of the British economy in the 20th century. First he considers the indicators and measures involved in assessing economic performance and then, in a series of chapters he considers the state of the economy during three critical phases -- between 1914-1939, 1939-1979 and then 1979 to the present. This brief guide considers the key issues affecting Britain's economic performance, and charts the state of the British economy from 1914 through to the present day Rex Pope. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [122]-128) And Index.