Keynes Beveridge and Beyond

Presenting a coherent interpretation of the development of economic and social policy in Britain since 1945 this book analyses the political assumptions underlying post-war economic policy. It traces these assumptions through the classic texts of Keynes and Beveridge the architects of limited non-socialist state intervention to secure the welfare state and full employment. Topics covered include: * 'Private saving' versus company pensions * The level and composition of employment in Britain