Economics of World War II Six Great Powers in International Comparison

Name: Economics of World War II Six Great Powers in International Comparison
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ISBN: 9780521785037

ISBN-10: 0521785030

ISBN-13: 9780521785037

Edition: 2000

Authors: Mark Harrison, Michael D. Bordo, Forrest Capie, Angela Redish

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This book provides a new quantitative view of the wartime economic experiences of six great powers; the UK, the USA, Germany, Italy, Japan and the USSR. What contribution did economics made to war preparedness and to winning or losing the war? What was the effect of wartime experiences on postwar fortunes, and did those who won the war lose the peace? A chapter is devoted to each country, reviewing its economic war potential, military-economic policies and performance, war expenditures and development, while the introductory chapter presents a comparative overview. The result of an international collaborative project, the volume aims to provide a text of statistical reference for students…

Book details

List price: $39.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 6/26/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 332
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgements


List of contributors


List of abbreviations



The economics of World War II: an overview




The United Kingdom: 'Victory at all costs'




The United States: from ploughshares to swords




Germany: guns, butter and economic miracles




Italy: how to lose the war and win the peace




Japan: guns before rice




The Soviet Union: the defeated victor



Bibliography


Index