Britain’s trade and economic structure. The impact of the European Union

Britain's trade and economic structure. The impact of the European Union:

Lynden Moore, an applied economist specialising in international trade, the economics of the EU and the textile and clothing industry, here examines the reasons behind the UK's economic decline since the 1960s. She provides a new perspective by focusing on the restructuring of British industry and trading policy. The causes and effects of deindustrialisation and changes to traditional trading patterns are discussed, with particular attention given to the impact of the EU.

Key areas covered include: The UK's transformation from a manufacturing to a service economy; Trade theory, the UK's trade policy and the effect of multinational agreements; Monetary integration; The fuel sector and North Sea oil; CAP and its effect on the UK's agricultural position; Trade and protection in the motor vehicle industry; Textiles and clothing; High-tech and research development; Liberalisation and growth; and regional policy and taxation.

Twenty-five years after Britain's accession to the EU, this volume provides a timely assessment of the effect of membership on the UK economy. Written in an accessible and jargon-free style, the work also provides a valuable comparative study of Britain's trading partners and rivals.