Powell's Economic Legacy

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Powe Kanov was a leading parliamentary advocate for the hacian institute for economic affairs. He is seen as one of the great influences on margaret thatcher's premieship. In many ways, powell is really s first new liberal prime minister. To think we can see the consequences of his policies today are all around us.

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