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Examining the intricate balance between public spending and deficits, this book delves into the aftermath of the 2007/8 fiscal crash and the subsequent Great Recession. It critiques government austerity measures across the UK, USA, and Europe, highlighting their mixed outcomes. Michael Burton provides historical context by analyzing deficit-reduction efforts from the 1970s to 2016 and includes case studies from various regions. He argues that the aging population will necessitate a sustained approach to austerity in the developed world.
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The Politics of Austerity, Michael Burton
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Politics of Austerity
- Subtitle
- A Recent History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Burton
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781349695249
- Category
- History, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Examining the intricate balance between public spending and deficits, this book delves into the aftermath of the 2007/8 fiscal crash and the subsequent Great Recession. It critiques government austerity measures across the UK, USA, and Europe, highlighting their mixed outcomes. Michael Burton provides historical context by analyzing deficit-reduction efforts from the 1970s to 2016 and includes case studies from various regions. He argues that the aging population will necessitate a sustained approach to austerity in the developed world.