The Growth of Public Expenditure in the United Kingdom from 1870 to 2005
Author | : Clive Lee |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 295 |
Release | : 2011-12-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230367319 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230367313 |
Rating | : 4/5 (313 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Growth of Public Expenditure in the United Kingdom from 1870 to 2005 written by Clive Lee and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public expenditure has increased considerably in the UK from around ten per cent of GDP in the 1870s to forty per cent and above in the 21st century. Clive Lee explores the fluctuations in state spending, highlighting the ongoing political conflict over the size and extent of welfare provision.