The European economy, 1914-1990

Economically, at least, the start to the 1990s has been less than auspicious. Amid growing fears of a slump to match the 1930s, for many, the feeling must be one of deja-vu. Yet despite the vicissitudes of the 20th century, the European economy has proved remarkably resilient, and past history does not suggest that current problems will prove insoluble. As with the earlier edition, "The European Economy 1914-1980", this updated and revised volume aims to present a succinct and lucid summary of this past. It examines the economic development of Europe between 1914 and 1990 and provides a broad survey of the main economic trends and forces which have been at work this century. This text divides into clearly defined periods: from the depression of the 1920s and 1930s; the upset of two world wars; the post-war boom; through the oil crises and recurrent inflation and unemployment. This edition has been modified to take account of the decade 1980-90, and as such, covers some of the most dramatic and profound economic events of the 20th century.