Britain, Europe and EMU

Eltis, W.

This book shows how the transformation of Britain's economic performance has been based on control of public expenditure, improving competitiveness, co-operative industrial relations and a large favourable contribution from inward investment. In contrast, Europe has suffered from rising unemployment, while misguided trade policies have obstructed the exploitation of the IT revolution. Europe's failures will undermine the EMU project. Britain will do well to keep clear. The book concludes with chapters on the modern relevance of Locke on inflation, Ricardo on public debt and Condillac on the creation of competitive market economies.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2000-04-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333773376

DOI: 10.1057/9780333977552

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 291