1st Edition

Routledge Revivals: Economic Control (1955)

336 Pages

by Routledge

336 Pages

by Routledge

336 Pages

by Routledge

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First published in 1955, this book offers a detailed history from the past to the mid-20 th century on economic control. The book examines economic competition, particularly regarding the British economic system, and Fogarty looks at its scope, as well as its limits. This analysis considers working conditions in the mid-20 th century, examining the impacts of industry on the life and work of... Read more

List of Tables and Charts

Part One – The Problem

1. Foreword: the Problem of Control

Part Two – Production Decisions

2. The Scope and Limits of Economic Competition, Immediately Significant Decisions within a Given Social Framework

3. The Scope and Limits of Economic Competition, Immediately Significant Decisions within a Given Social Framework – testing the Effectiveness of Competition in British Conditions

4. The Scope and Limits of Economic Competition, where Competition is less effective

5. Direction

6. Consultation as a Form of Control

7. The Need for a Systematic and Periodic Overhaul of Control Mechanisms

Part Three – Decisions about Objectives

8. Consumption and Savings

9. Provision for the Future - Investment

10. Provision for the Future - Research

11. Provision for the Future – Physical and Mental Health

12. Inter-Regional and International Relations - Population

13. Inter-Regional and International Relations – Trade and Investment: the Role of Competition

14. Inter-Regional and International Relations – Trade and Investment: the Role of Direction and Consultation