Living economy the Reuters guide to the economy of modern Britain (London ; New York Reuters, 2001)
Pt. 1. Economics : the business of life -- Major economists and what they thought -- Introduction -- Adam Smith (1723-1790) -- Karl Marx (1818-1883) -- John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) -- Milton Friedman (1912- ) -- pt. 2. Economic health, wealth and h appiness -- A simple guide to growth and recessions -- Introduction -- How does your country grow? -- Turning the wheels of the business cycle -- The downside to global growth -- Living it up -- pt. 3. Political correctness -- The government, the Chancellor, his job and your money -- Introduction -- A taxing issue -- The strain on the taxpayer's purse -- How does the government control the economy? -- A matter of life and debt -- pt. 4. The price is right -- A guide to inflation and interest rates -- Introduction -- The effects of inflation -- What causes inflation? -- Winning the battle of the price bulge -- An interesting guide to borrowing costs -- How the Bank of England controls interest rates -- Is inflation dead or just resting? -- What is the price of low inflation? -- E-tailing and the e-conomy
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Economics -- Great Britain; Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 1964-1979.; Great Britain -- Economic policy -- 1945-1964.