Most historical accounts of economic policy set out to describe the way in which governments have attempted to solve their economic problems and to achieve their economic objectives. Jim Tomlinson, however, focuses on the problems themselves, arguing that the way in which areas of economic policy become 'problems' for policy makers is always problematic itself, that it is never obvious and never happens 'naturally'. This approach is quite distinct from the Marxist, the Keynesian or the neo-classical accounts of economic ...
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Most historical accounts of economic policy set out to describe the way in which governments have attempted to solve their economic problems and to achieve their economic objectives. Jim Tomlinson, however, focuses on the problems themselves, arguing that the way in which areas of economic policy become 'problems' for policy makers is always problematic itself, that it is never obvious and never happens 'naturally'. This approach is quite distinct from the Marxist, the Keynesian or the neo-classical accounts of economic policy, the schools of thought which are described and criticized in the introduction. Subsequent chapters use the issues of unemployment, the gold standard and problems of trade and Empire to demonstrate that these competing accounts all obscure the true complexities of the process. Because they adhere to simple assumptions about the role of economic theory or of 'vested interests' previous histories have been unable adequately to explain the dramatic change after the First World War in attitudes to unemployment, for instance, or the decision to return to gold in 1925. Jim Tomlinson surveys the institutional circumstances, the conflicting political pressures and the theories offered at the time in an attempt to discover the conditions which characterized the questions as economic problems and contributed to the choice of 'solutions'. The result is a sophisticated and intellectually compelling account of matters which have remained at the forefront of political debate since its first publication in 1981.
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Add this copy of Problems of British Economic Policy, 1870-1945 to cart. $12.69, good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by Routledge.
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Good. 1981 edition with different cover design. Bumps/wear at edges/corners. Some marks, scratches and fading to cover. Crease lines at spine cover. Tanning to text blocks and page edges. Date inscription at 1st page. Text good and legible. 176 p. Economic History . Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Very Good-with no dust jacket. 0416304303. Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket, toned, sunned, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover.; Contents: Acknowledgements; Introduction: Approaches to Economic Policy; 1. Unemployment as an object of policy before 1914; 2. Britain and the gold standard 1880-1914; 3. Trade and Empire before 1914; 4. Unemployment as an object of policy in the 1920s; 5. Public Works, We Can Conquer Unemployment, and the Treasury View; 6. The problem of $4.86; 7. The Empire and British economic policy after 1914; 8. British economic policy 1931-1945: a Keynesian revolution? ; Notes; Name Index; Subject Index.; Ex-Library; 155 pages.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen, pencil & highlighter markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0416304303.
