UK Economic Policy Since 1945 (EC0042)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-UKECPOL

The aims of this course are to survey the policy responses to postwar British economic problems and to examine in detail the principal policy innovations of the period. The modern-historical knowledge and understanding developed are not only valuable in themselves, but also enhance understanding of current policy issues. In the first week there will be a lecture surveying British economic problems and policies; in subsequent weeks, particular policies will be examined in a mixture of lectures and debates. For each of topics 2 to 10, there will be a lecture, which will explain why a particular policy was adopted and the extent of its success. There will be debates after these lectures in which students in turn will undertake to speak for or against a set proposition related to the topics. These debating speeches must make reference to the books and articles listed under each topic and avoid an overtly ideological approach. Topics covered include: Sterling and the balance of payments; economic planning and demand management; monetary policy; fiscal policy with special reference to taxation; incomes policies; the reform of industrial relations; nationalisation and privatisation; competition policy; the welfare state; the case of the NHS.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry

? Costs : None

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

UK Economic Policy Since 1945 (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students should have developed their general skills of critical analysis and assessment; obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and groups skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.