
Harold Macmillan
Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators
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The Dynamics of Stop-Go Economics and Political Satire in the 1950s
This chapter delves into the economic conditions of late 1950s Britain, focusing on 'stop-go economics' and the social upheaval linked to the white goods revolution. It contrasts the electoral optimism with the hidden challenges faced by Prime Minister Macmillan, while also referencing cultural critiques such as the film 'I'm All Right Jack.'
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