Now & Then with Robert Saunders: Whatever Happened to Unemployment?
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Unemployment and Democracy in Interwar Britain
This chapter examines the economic and political challenges faced by Britain during the interwar years, focusing on the impact of rising unemployment on democratic stability. It contrasts the approaches of the Labour and Conservative parties towards managing unemployment and emphasizes the moral implications of economic hardship. The discussion highlights the transition from wartime governance to the economic policies of the 1950s, where state intervention became vital in maintaining employment and addressing the complex realities of the workforce.
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