EDITED BY A. R. PREST AND D. J. COPPOCK - The UK Economy. A Manual of Applied Economics

London England, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1976. Sixth Edition, Binding: Softcover, Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0297772319 Softcover The book's general aim remains twofold: first, to provide a systematic, thoroughgoing and up-to-date portrayal of the main features of the UK economy: and second, to form the basis for a course of study in applied economics.This second purpose represents a new departure in economics textbooks, in that it gives the student the opportunity to apply his economic theory to the immediate problems which face the British economy. There are five chapters, dealing with the economy as a whole; monetary, credit and fiscal policies; foreign trade and the balance of payments; industry and commerce; and labour (the labour force, income distribution, incomes policy, trade unions and industrial relations). Previous owners name blacked out inide cover.