UK Monetary Policy from Devaluation to Thatcher, 1967-82

Discover the intricate evolution of UK monetary policy from 1967 to 1982 in UK Monetary Policy from Devaluation to Thatcher, 1967-82 by Duncan Needham. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2014, this insightful hardback spans 253 pages, offering a comprehensive analysis of key economic events that shaped the United Kingdom's financial landscape.

Needham meticulously examines pivotal occurrences such as the 1967 devaluation, the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, the stagflation crisis of the 1970s, and the significant IMF loan of 1976. This book argues that the monetarist policies of the 1980s were fundamentally misinformed by the monetary strategies of the previous decade.

Ideal for students, economists, and history enthusiasts alike, this book provides a crucial understanding of the complexities of fiscal and monetary policy during a transformative period in British history. Don't miss this essential addition to your economic literature collection!