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Britain in the 1950s: A "Keynesian" Managed Economy?

Authors :
Booth, Alan
Source :
History of Political Economy; Summer2001, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p283-313, 31p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Argues that the British Department of the Treasury opposition to Keynesianism is undeniable but was effectively marginalized for much of the 1950s by Keynesian economists working in the economic section in Great Britain. Importance of economic analysis in making economic policy; Advantages of internal professionals over internal generalist administrators.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182702
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
History of Political Economy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4706172
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1215/00182702-33-2-283