Prospects for Recovery in the British Economy

<p>First published in 1985 <i>Prospects for Recovery in the British Economy </i>examines the origins of the economic downturn of the early 1980s. </p><p>The book explores the causes of the decrease in industrial production and employment during the early 1980s and considers the longer-term cyclical problems of the British economy. In doing so it provides a detailed study on downturn and recovery from a variety of perspectives. Topics covered include the role of the financial markets; the decline in profitability and productivity in the manufacturing industry; and the social implications of long-term trends. </p><p>Prospects for Recovery in the British Economy is ideal for those with an interest in the history of the British economy and the history of economic thought. </p>