1st Edition
Britain's Trade and Economic Structure The Impact of the EU
By Lynden Moore
Copyright 1999
416 Pages
by
Routledge
416 Pages
by
Routledge
416 Pages
by
Routledge
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This work examines the reasons behind Britain's economic decline since the 1960s. Focusing on the restructuring of British industry and trading policy, the author discusses the causes and effects of deindustrialization and changes to traditional trading patterns. Particular attention is devoted to the impact of the EU. The work provides: * A new perspective by focusing on industry and trade... Read more
Preface. Introduction. Britains comparative position. The theory of trade, protection and discrimination. UK trade policy and agreements that have affected trade. Moves towards monetary integration. Other EU policies affecting trade. The Impact of preferential trading areas and international direct investments on the development of UK trade. The energy sector and the development of North Sea oil. The Common Agricultural Policy and its effect on the UK agricultural production, trade and consumption. Trade and production of motor vehicles. Textiles and clothing. High-technology industries and research and development. Trade in services: Liberalization and growth. Regional policy and taxation. Conclusion.
Biography
Now retired Lynden Moore was formerly in the department of economics at Manchester University. She is now a part-time lecturer at Birmingham and Oxford.
