New Conditions and Ideas Comparing the Post-War Economic Conversions of the United States and Great Britain

Date of Award

2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Social Sciences

First Advisor

Coe, Richard

Keywords

World War II, Demobilization, Economics, Post-War

Area of Concentration

History & Economics

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the post-World War II economic reconversion strategies of the United States and Great Britain, how they compared to each other and how successful each country was in achieving its set goals. The thesis starts by looking at the economic position of the countries as a result of the war, and then thematically compares economic performance by labor, controls/rationing and finance. It also tries to account for differences in approach as either a result of ideological or more practical concerns. By looking both at economic data from the era as well as secondary literature discussing the data�s implications and causes, the thesis concludes each country was generally successful in achieving its immediate post-war aims, with practical considerations usually taking precedence over ideological concerns. However, the thesis notes areas of trouble (such as in labor allocation in Great Britain), as well as situations where political concerns are given precedence over economic policy.

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