History GCSE

Policy reversal

What Policy reversal means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Policy reversal

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The introduction of pragmatic incentives, such as private plots and free markets in agriculture and financial bonuses in industry, while the state still controlled heavy industry and the overall economy.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 32: Key topic 2: Economic policy, 1949–65 - 4 Economic reform (study guide)

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Option 32: Key topic 2: Economic policy, 1949–65 - 4 Economic reform (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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