History A-Level
Keynesianism and the post-war settlement
What Keynesianism and the post-war settlement means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Keynesianism and the post-war settlement
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Keynesian demand management and the post-1945 Labour programme, including 1945–51 nationalisation, forming part of the creation of a managed economy.
Topics that use Keynesianism and the post-war settlement
- A changing political and economic environment, 1918–79 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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