The Competitiveness of the UK Economy

ISBN-13: 9781349101962 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 164 str.

George W. McKenzie; Sven W. Arndt

Opis

How competitive is the UK economy? Is it capable of responding successfully to shocks emanating from abroad? The five case studies prepared for this volume identify the main problem areas which currently affect the ability of the UK to sustain a competitive international position.

Spis treści

Competitive rivalry and the response of markets to innovative opportunities, Paul Geroski and Geoffrey Stewart; do unions reduce redundancies?, Barry McCormick and Peter Shelley; working capital, employment and competitive flexibility, Alan Hamlin and David Heathfield; relative price variability and inflation in the UK, Grayham Mizon and Stephen Thomas; wages, prices and non-traded goods, Mark Blofeld and George McKenzie.