History GCSE

Economic policy

What Economic policy means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Economic policy

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

The NEP was failing to industrialise Russia quickly enough, and the Scissors Crisis and the 1927 grain procurement crisis highlighted its limitations.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 30: Key topic 4: Economic and social changes, 1924–41 - 2 Changes in industry (study guide)

Topics that use Economic policy

Option 30: Key topic 4: Economic and social changes, 1924–41 - 2 Changes in industry (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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Using Economic policy in the exam

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