History A-Level
'Stop-go' policies
What 'Stop-go' policies means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of 'Stop-go' policies
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Policies used by Conservative Chancellors to manage inflationary pressures and protect sterling by raising interest rates and taxes, then cutting them once demand cooled.
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