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Europe's Third World

The European Periphery in the Interwar Years

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

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Europe's Third World

The European Periphery in the Interwar Years

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

Economic historians have perennially addressed the intriguing question of comparative development, asking why some countries develop much faster and further than others. Focusing primarily on Europe between 1914 and 1939, this present volume explores the development of thirteen countries that could be said to be categorised as economically backward during this period: Albania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey and Yugoslavia. These countries are linked, not only in being geographically on Europe's periphery, but all shared high agrarian components and income levels much lower than those enjoyed in western European countries. The study shows that by 1918 many of these countries had structural characteristics which either relegated them to a low level of development or reflected their economic backwardness, characteristics that were not helped by the hostile economic climate of the interwar period. It explores, region by region, how their progress was checked by war and depression, and how the effects of political and social factors could also be a major impediment to sustained progress and modernisation. For example, in many cases political corruption and instability, deficient administrations, ethnic and religious diversity, agrarian structures and backwardness, population pressures, as well as international friction, were retarding factors. In all this study offers a fascinating insight into many areas of Europe that are often ignored by economists and historians. It demonstrates that these countries were by no means a lost cause, and that their post-war performances show the latent economic potential that most harboured. By providing an insight into the development of Europe's 'periphery' a much more rounded and complete picture of the continent as a whole is achieved.

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1317138880

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Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

By: Derek H. Aldcroft,Michael J. Oliver

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Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

By: Derek H. Aldcroft,Michael J. Oliver

What do unions do and why do they do it? Do they seek to maximise profit for their members, or to obtain better working conditions that benefit society as a whole? Derek H. Aldcroft and Michael J. Oliver here provide one of the first sustained studies of the effects of union activities in terms of economic performance and the impact on the business world. From the rise of the British mass trade union movement in the 1870s to the present day, the book examines the main trends in union development and structure, and the core strategies unions have used to achieve their objectives: the use of strikes, work rules and restrictive practices; workers’ attitudes to innovation; the wage bargaining process. Important assessments are made of the influence of these strategies on investment, innovation, economic growth, and the cost of structure and competitiveness of the UK economy.

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Taylor & Francis

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1351878360

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9781351878364

Studies in the Interwar European Economy

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

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Studies in the Interwar European Economy

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

First published in 1997, this book analyses some of the key economic issues facing Europe in the interwar period, against the uncertain international, political and economic background of the time. Among the subjects discussed are the legacy of the peace settlements, inflation, trade and reconstruction, international lending, depression and recovery, the position of Eastern and Central Europe, and the progress of the peripheral nations. The book contends that the peace treaties raised more problems than they solved, while the policy mistakes of the Allied powers after the First World War, and their failure to devise an adequate programme of economic and financial reconstruction, weakened the already divided continent, contributing to its disintegration.

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0429782330

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9780429782336

Exchange Rates and Economic Policy in the 20th Century

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

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Exchange Rates and Economic Policy in the 20th Century

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

The themes of this study are the exchange rate regimes chosen by policy makers in the twentieth century, the means used to maintain these regimes, and the impact of these decisions on individual national economies and the world economy in general. The book draws heavily on new research showing the lessons and the legacy left for policy makers by the gold standard and the attempt at its resurrection in the 1920s. In examining issues such as the gold exchange standard, the gold bullion standard, the experience of floating exchange rates, the Bretton Woods arrangements, the EMS and the ERM, and the Currency Board approach, there is a conscious attempt to draw out the relevance of history for policy makers now.

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Taylor & Francis

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135193791X

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The European Economy Since 1914

By: Derek Howard Aldcroft,Steven Morewood

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The European Economy Since 1914

By: Derek Howard Aldcroft,Steven Morewood

The European Economy Since 1914 provides an invaluable guide to the major economic changes in both Western and Eastern Europe during the twentieth century.

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0415438896

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9780415438896

The European Economy 1914-1990

By: Derek Aldcroft,George Penelis

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The European Economy 1914-1990

By: Derek Aldcroft,George Penelis

This new edition of The European Economy 1914-1980 has been up-dated and revised to take account of the decade 1980-90 and, as such, covers some of the most dramatic and profound economic events of the twentieth century. The European Economy 1914-1990 includes two additional chapters, one dealing with the Western European economies, and in particul

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1134874138

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The European Economy 1914-2000

By: Derek Aldcroft

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The European Economy 1914-2000

By: Derek Aldcroft

As in earlier editions of this work, Professor Aldcroft presents a succinct and lucid account of the development and problems of the European economy throughout the twentieth century. The text divides into several clearly defined sub-periods: the aftermath of the First World War and reconstruction in the 1920sthe depression and recovery of the 1930sthe impact of the Second World War and the new division of Europethe postwar boom of the 1950s and 1960sthe growth slowdown of the 1970s and the pervasive problems of inflation and unemployment.

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1134531834

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Rail Transport

By: Derek Howard Aldcroft

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Rail Transport

By: Derek Howard Aldcroft

A work of reference to the sources of statistical material of all kinds, both official and unofficial, on rail and sea transport. It provides information on what data are available, where they may be obtained and the limitations to their use. This volume is a companion to volumes VII and X and deals with another aspect of the coverage of the statistics of transport and communication

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Pergamon

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0080261051

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Europe's Third World

The European Periphery in the Interwar Years

By: Derek H. Aldcroft

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The European Periphery in the Interwar Years

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Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

By: Derek H. Aldcroft,Michael J. Oliver

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Europe's Third World

Europe's Third World

Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

Studies in the Interwar European Economy

Studies in the Interwar European Economy

Exchange Rates and Economic Policy in the 20th Century

Exchange Rates and Economic Policy in the 20th Century

The European Economy Since 1914

The European Economy Since 1914

The European Economy 1914-1990

The European Economy 1914-1990

The European Economy 1914-2000

The European Economy 1914-2000

Rail Transport

Rail Transport

Europe's Third World

Europe's Third World

Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

Trade Unions and the Economy: 1870–2000

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