The Decline of British Economic Power Since 1870This book was first published in 1981. |
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16 Trends in the UK Balance of Payments, Annual Averages for Selected Periods 1955–77. 17 Employment in Manufacturing Industry, UK 1907–76. 18 Proportions of Workforce Employed in Different Sectors, Great Britain 1931–76 19 ...
16 Trends in the UK Balance of Payments, Annual Averages for Selected Periods 1955–77. 17 Employment in Manufacturing Industry, UK 1907–76. 18 Proportions of Workforce Employed in Different Sectors, Great Britain 1931–76 19 ...
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As in the case of industrial production, the later figures should be revised upwards to take account of higher growth sectors in the economy enjoying a more rapid ...
As in the case of industrial production, the later figures should be revised upwards to take account of higher growth sectors in the economy enjoying a more rapid ...
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... of efficiency of the British economy was slowing down towards the end of the nineteenth century, possibly reflecting a low rate of structural change in favour of higher productivity sectors and a general lag in technical progress.
... of efficiency of the British economy was slowing down towards the end of the nineteenth century, possibly reflecting a low rate of structural change in favour of higher productivity sectors and a general lag in technical progress.
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Agriculture suffered the greatest proportional losses with mining and the tertiary sector (transport and public and professional services) registering the greatest gains. The latter, however, were noted for their relatively low levels ...
Agriculture suffered the greatest proportional losses with mining and the tertiary sector (transport and public and professional services) registering the greatest gains. The latter, however, were noted for their relatively low levels ...
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To the extent that technical advances in one sector entailed radical changes in dependent stages of production, ... encompassing most of the traditional staple industries and also the new growth sectors of international trade – the ...
To the extent that technical advances in one sector entailed radical changes in dependent stages of production, ... encompassing most of the traditional staple industries and also the new growth sectors of international trade – the ...
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Contents
Growth and Stagnation | |
Recovery on the Dole | |
the Bankrupt State | |
the Political Economy of Failure | |
Statistical Tables | 12 |
Notes | 25 |
Bibliography | 79 |
Index | 1982 |
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