Overview
The book examines Gaitskell's economic thought and the underlying economic and political rationales for the positions taken by the Labour and Conservative Parties. In examining the structure of economic policy making, this book demonstrates that ministerial determination of policy is far more important than previous scholars have assumed, which explains why a developing consensus among civil servants about the conduct of economic policy is not necessarily reflected in outputs.Synopsis
"Mr. Butskell" is a fictitious political figure created from the names Hugh Gaitskell and Rab Butler. The character came to personify the idea of a consensus on British economic policy. The purpose of this work is to examine the conduct of economic policy from the period beginning when Hugh Gaitskell joined the Treasury in 1950 and ending with Rab Butler's departure in 1955. The author demonstrates that contrary to prevailing views, there was no consensus about economic management during the period. Kelly lectures on politics at New York University and Florida State University in London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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"Mr. Butskell" is a fictitious political figure created from the names Hugh Gaitskell and Rab Butler. The character came to personify the idea of a consensus on British economic policy. The purpose of this work is to examine the conduct of economic policy from the period beginning when Hugh Gaitskell joined the Treasury in 1950 and ending with Rab Butler's departure in 1955. The author demonstrates that contrary to prevailing views, there was no consensus about economic management during the period. Kelly lectures on politics at New York University and Florida State University in London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)