Marche Noir

ISBN-13: 9781009207669 / Twarda / 2023

Kenneth (University of Alberta) Moure

Opis

Explains the extent, necessity and importance of black-market activity in France during the Second World War.

Recenzje

'Moure's compelling book on the black market focuses on a critical aspect of life in France during the German Occupation. Moure's vivid account brings his deep understanding of economics and of the war to his investigation of the black market and its profound impact on politics, economics and daily life. Vichy's failure to control and enforce a system meant to ensure basic living standards all but compelled producers, distributors and consumers to turn to the black market, widening divisions in French society.' Sarah Fishman, University of Houston

Spis treści

1. The black market in wartime France; 2. L'économie de misère; 3. Curing the thermometer: price controls and the black market; 4. La terre, elle, ne ment pas: agriculture and the black market; 5. Market forces: industry and commerce; 6. Consumers in a world of scarce goods; 7. Illegality normalized; 8. Liberating markets and consumers; 9. Justice for les profiteurs de la misère publique; 10. Black markets in wartime.