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From Depression to Devolution: Economy and Government in Wales, 1934-2006 - Softcover

Gooberman, Leon

 
9781783169580: From Depression to Devolution: Economy and Government in Wales, 1934-2006
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1783169583 ISBN 13: 9781783169580
Publisher: University of Wales Press, 2017

Synopsis

Throughout the twentieth century, Wales underwent rapid and far-reaching economic upheavals on such a scale that few avoided their impacts – from recessions, war, changing fortunes within the iconic steel and coal industries, the rise and decline of manufacturing, as well as the gradual rise to dominance of the service sector – the changes were as dramatic as was the intensity of attempts to deal with their consequences. Wales was a laboratory for government intervention in the economy, ranging from the attraction of investment and the clearance of land made derelict by industry, to the regeneration of urban areas. This is the first book to focus on these actions and to outline why, how and with what effect governments intervened, and it contains timely commentary as economic performance remains one of the most important issues facing contemporary Wales.

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About the Author

Dr Leon Gooberman is Research Fellow at Cardiff University Business School.

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Publisher
University of Wales Press
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1783169583
ISBN 13 
9781783169580
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
265