From Empire to Europe

Name: From Empire to Europe
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ISBN: 9780002556828

ISBN-10: 0002556820

ISBN-13: 9780002556828

Edition: 1999

Authors: Geoffrey Owen

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Through an analysis of British industry Owen argues that British industry has undergone transformation which has modernized the UK economy. He demonstrates the influence of institutions and policies on the industries that are likely to succeed.

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Zondervan
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 517
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English

Acknowledgements
Falling Behind and Catching up	p. 1
Historical Background
The Consequences of Coming First	p. 9
Britain, Germany and France after the Second World War	p. 30
Industries and Firms
Textiles: Misdirected Modernisation	p. 57
Shipbuilding: Imprisoned by History	p. 90
Steel: The Thatcher Effect	p. 115
The Globalisation of the Paper Industry	p. 151
Engineering: From World Leader to Niche Player	p. 172
The Motor Industry: An Avoidable Disaster	p. 208
Electronics: A Shared European Failure	p. 253
Aerospace: Partnership with Government	p. 295
Chemicals: The Birth, growth and Break-up of a National Champion	p. 328
Pharmaceuticals: A Winning Formula	p. 360
Institutions and Policies
The Financial System	p. 391
Training, Education and Culture	p. 407
Trade Unions and Labour Relations	p. 424
The Role of Government: From Consensus to Competition	p. 447
Conclusion	p. 458
Notes	p. 463
Select Bibliography	p. 494
Index	p. 499
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